Job Description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Drive category business success for Specialty Sports (SPSP) and Running Apparels (Running APP) within guidelines set by Global Business Units (BUs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through
• Define the category range by country cluster and by channels within guidelines by Global BU and APAC Concept To Consumer (CTC), incl. inline, promo, special made unit (SMU), Local Creation
• Define APAC 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.
• APAC category interface between Global BU, APAC functions, and country cluster (business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
• Define extended range for APAC sample ordering
• Leverage Go-To-Market (GTM) analysis to set price bands (standard margin based on average price)
• Monitor systems and file management: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
• Contribute to the development of business Mid – Long Term division plan in alignment with global vision

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 range 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
• Ability to Manage, Coach and Develop People
• 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:

• 8-10 years of experience in range management/product required. Regional experience is a strong plus

• University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
• Sporting goods industry experience required
• Fluent in English
• Substantial experience working in regional/multi-cultural teams would be highly preferred
• 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

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE‘S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE – THE 3CS: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY.

• CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve. COLLABORATION. Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together. Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents. Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY. No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies. We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.

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 - Specialty Sports & Running Apparel, APAC

BRAND:
adidas

LOCATION:
Singapore

TEAM:
Marketing & Communications

STATE:
01

COUNTRY/REGION:
SG

CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time

NUMBER:
461395

DATE:
Jun 17, 2022