Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: 

• DRIVE the ORI FTW category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs 

Key Responsibilities:  

• To support Senior merchandising director in the execution of product strategy Category interface between CCS team (identify business opportunities, SMU opportunities, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.) 

• Responsible for CCS creation to drive local relevance and additional opportunities, capability to work independently 

• Good communication and influence skills to work with cross functional team 

• Drive market/consumer insights and strategic concepts into a product plan with long term lifecycle  that considers end to end consumer journey 

• Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through 

• Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc. 

• Define extended range for sample ordering and order samples sets for GCA, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc. 

• Set price bands according to target (standard margin based on average price) 

• Monitor systems and file management: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA 

• Actively participate in departmental level trainings and development initiatives and activities 

• Able to work under pressure 

• To be the role model in ORI team 

KPI’s: 

• Category NS, Net Margin and Contribution 

• Sell-in  / Sell-out 

• Forecast & data accuracy 

• Market share 

• Achievement of key SBP initiatives  

Key Relationships: 

• GCA Channel teams 

• GCA Brand Marketing 

• GCA Demand Planning/Finance 

• GCA MOPS 

• Channels & Buying 

• CCS 

• Global BUs 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to implement strategy 

• Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.  

• Distinct track record of success and high-level Category Management knowledge 

• Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.) 

• Strong industry knowledge, across divisions—footwear, apparel and accessories.  

• Expert understanding of Asian markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs incl. sneaker culture 

• Results Oriented Mindset 

• Strong team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail 

• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions. 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5-10 years of experience in Category Management/product required. Regional experience preferred.  

• Creation background is a plus. 

• Passionate for FTW. 

• University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing 

• Sporting goods or fashion industry experience required 

• Fluent in English 

• Has lived and worked in different cultures or has substantial experience working in regional teams 

• High Business Acumen  

• Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc 

• Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives 

• Willingness to travel up to 15-20% of time