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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alert\xc3\x97Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Senior Manager, Category Management (Running, SPSP, Outdoor)Purpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganisationDefine the short- and mid-term objectives for the category and driving the category across all KPIs. Implement global strategies in a locally relevant way, considering different consumer needs and distribution channels.Key Functional Responsibilities

• Own SEA and country-level range selection, ensuring alignment with the multi-seasonal category strategy.
• Lead product-level segmentation, including GKA exclusives, DTC & Membership exclusives, and channel-specific products.
• Manage article phasing (RID/RED) to ensure timely product introductions across SEA, aligned with local market strategies.
• Collaborate with CTC to define article pricing that supports both country-specific pricing strategies and overall financial goals.
• Oversee the selection of sample orders to accurately represent the seasonal range for SEA, supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement multi-channel GTM plans for key concepts, driving successful product launches across SEA markets.
• Build and submit seasonal financial forecasts (FC) with DP, integrating country and channel inputs to meet forecasting milestones (RMA 2, RMA 3).
• Provide local consumer, market, and competitor insights to the EM hub, helping shape broader category strategies.
• Participate in in-season trading activities, monitor sell-out performance, and collaborate with channels to optimize results.
• Ensure range management systems (HL/MDC) are updated with accurate country and cluster information, ensuring smooth operational execution.
• Drive pricing and promotional strategies, markdowns, and clearance plans in line with EM guidance and market dynamics.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Extensive cross-functional marketing experience in sport or fashion/lifestyle categories, ideally in the sporting goods industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to derive strategic insights from data and drive high-performance results in category management.
• Proven ability in merchandising, category management, brand management, sales, and finance, with a focus on achieving KPIs.
• Strong consumer focus, balancing brand and commercial goals, with advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, managing cross-functional teams effectively.
• Proactive problem-solver with high attention to detail and a background in both market-level and above-market organizations.

Requisite Education & Minimum Qualifications

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

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adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Title: Senior Manager, Category Management (Running, SPSP, Outdoor)Brand: adidasLocation: SingaporeTEAM: Marketing & CommunicationsState: 01Country/Region: SGContract Type: Full timeNumber: 516468Date: Oct 2, 2024Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. \xc2\xa9 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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