PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:

Execute category range plans in GCA within guidelines set by Global BU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Validation of local category range within the country RA based on the GCA  proposal for relevant category(s).
• Work with relevant BU to understand category seasonal strategy/priority/insight
• Keen understanding of the GCA market landscape and specific category consumer for defined scope.
• Handover category range plan to Range Planning and Range Architecture Team for relevant category(s).
• Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, pricing corridor & segmentation compliance, etc.
• Work within E2E calendar timelines & deliverables:
  • Set country/cluster prices in local currencies, ensuring pricing harmonization
  • Set volume forecast and define product mix to achieve margin & Net Sales targets and forecast accuracy
  • Sample set needs feedback and sample ordering (pre-sell / SMS)
  • Ensure global systems are up-to-date with country/cluster information, i.e. RMA / DMT
  • Local article management + SMUs briefs to GCA as needed/approved
• Define customer segmentation; Ensure deviations approval on segmentation
• Collation of market landscape and competition intelligence (category level).
• Article selection/ validation for AP into store format framework according to BU range segmentation (width only)
• Mandatory Range guidance and review per segmentation guidelines
• Receive, Represent & deliver Category presentations at VHO Download, Business Review, Quarterly Range Handover, BMW, KA Pre-lines, Trade Meeting
• Work with Brand Comms / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar
• Prepare & Execute Commercial meeting, Pre Buy, Final Buy, etc based on the aligned deliverables(TBD)
• Deliver update on 2020 category strategic plan,   Support IBP/ SBP process, review performance and ensure consistent evolution of quality of output.

KPI’s:

• Category NS, Net margin (country)
• Sell-out (country), Category Comp growth
• Compliance to range guidance & segmentation
• Compliance to price corridor
• NPS
• Market share

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• GCA OMB, PS, Comms teams
• CCS team
• Channel A.P, Channel Sales Team
• Global BU Teams

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

At least 3 years in product management; Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication, or sales experience; Must have the ability to influence others within an organization. Result-oriented; Strong numerical / Analytical skills; Willing and able to travel on a regular basis

Industry: Preferably in retail/apparel/ FMCG/Sport

Exposure: Retail / FMCG / Fashion

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.

IT

19. Outlook: Intermediate
20. Word: Advanced
21. Excel: Advanced
22. Powerpoint: Advanced

Language Skills

English: Advanced

Local Language: Fluent