About this role
<p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Support and drive GCA’s Strategy and Head Office operating model. Act as a key execution partner to enable the Managing Director and SLT — bridging strategic content with operational rhythm, while ensuring leadership is equipped for higher-level synthesis, stakeholder alignment, and decision-making.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Key Responsibilities: </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Strategic Planning process</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Contribute to and help manage the GCA strategic planning process (SBP), including document development, global submissions, and communication packages.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Support long-term financial planning (top-line and P&L) and development of key initiatives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Develop financial and quantitative models (e.g., business simulation, revenue projection) to inform leadership decision-making.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Market Research & Competitor Analysis</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Lead the development and maintenance of a central data repository for market and competitor intelligence.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Drive the creation and regular distribution of market & business reports to senior management.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Identify key market developments, competitor movements, and consumer trends — ensuring implications are integrated into planning and decision-making.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Conduct ad-hoc competitive analysis (pricing, product, go-to-market strategies) to support strategic projects.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Participate in selected research/strategy projects to ensure quality outcomes and business applicability.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Strategic Performance Management</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Synthesize data and prepare analysis to support senior management decision-making on priority topics.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Assist in company and functional KPI setting, and organize commercial performance reviews across departments.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Head Office Operating Model</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Organize and orchestrate the GCA SLT process and calendar, including meeting governance, cadence, preparation, and action follow-ups.</span></li> <li style="color:black;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Ensure stakeholder awareness of meeting purpose, objectives, and deliverables.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black"> </span></u></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">MD Support & Executive Communication</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Manage preparation and consolidation of documentation to ensure MD is well-equipped for GCA SLT and Board/Global meetings.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Support MD in developing agendas for Global visitors and leadership sessions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Help craft executive messaging (presentations, storylines, scripts) under strategic direction from leadership.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Provide ad-hoc support on special Global-Local projects as delegated.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><br></span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Competencies:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Soft Skills</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">End-to-end ownership and results orientation</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced environments</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">High attention to detail with strong upward communication</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Collaborative and receptive to feedback</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Hard Skills</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Advanced PowerPoint & ThinkCell (storytelling mastery)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Advanced Excel (financial modeling, P&L, revenue forecasting)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Strong market research & competitor analysis expertise</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Solid business acumen and problem-solving</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Fluent in English and Mandarin</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Stakeholder Management</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Proven ability to engage MD and SLT-level stakeholders</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Ability to coordinate cross-functional networks</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Experience guiding junior team members (where applicable)</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><br></span><strong><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:black">Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">University degree in business/marketing/economics; MBA preferred</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Proven cross-functional and matrix organization experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Functional: Minimum 8–10 years relevant experience in Strategy, Brand, Sales, Finance, or Market Intelligence</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Equivalent experience in management consulting or global apparel/consumer goods/retail preferred</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Demonstrated experience in market research and competitor analysis</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Experience working closely with middle and senior leaders</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:AdiHaus">Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin</span></li> </ul>