Manager Category Management , Outdoor

 

Manager Category Management – Outdoor GCA

Area:                                                                                                    GCA

Department:                                                                                        Product

Director Reporting Line:                                                                    Director BU Outdoor GCA

Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line:                                                 

Location:                                                                                              Shanghai

GSMS Grade:                                                                                       M4

Number of Personnel Managed:                                                       -

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility:                           -

 

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

 

  • DRIVE category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through
  • Build the category range by country cluster and by channels within guidelines by Global BU, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation
  • Drive E2E and deliver GTM plan to ensure successful sell out and market share gain of the category
  • Implement GCA country cluster & channels allocation for global allocated products
  • Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc.
  • Support the line Manager in interface between Global BU, GCA functions, and country cluster
  • Responsible for ordering samples sets for all GCA country cluster, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc.
  • Leverage GTMT analysis to set price bands (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

 

KPI’s:

  • Category NS, Net Margin and Contribution across GCA
  • Sell-out
  • Forecast & data accuracy
  • NPS
  • Market share
  • Achievement of key SBP initiatives

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to implement strategy
  • Presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Distinct track record of success and range management knowledge
  • Industry knowledge, across divisions—footwear, apparel and accessories.
  • Understanding of Asian markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs
  • Results Oriented Mindset
  • Team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail
  • Data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in range management/product required. Regional experience preferred.
  • University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
  • Sporting goods industry experience required
  • Fluent in English
  • 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

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Job Title:  Manager Category Management , Outdoor

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Brand Management & Communications
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  523713
Date:  Mar 7, 2025