Manager Category Planning (Assortment/Merchandising) (Kwun Tong, HK) @ adidas

<p><strong>Purpose &amp; Overall Relevance for the Organization:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Be the key player to drive category range plans in Hong Kong within guidelines set by GCA BUs and global</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p><em>Assist to validate assigned product category range within the country RA based on GCA proposal.</em></p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Work with Product Director to understand category seasonal strategy/priority/insight</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Understanding of the Hong Kong market landscape and specific category consumer.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Handover category range plan to CTC Assortment Planning Team</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, pricing corridor &amp; segmentation compliance, etc.</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Work within E2E calendar timelines &amp; deliverables</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Propose Hong Kong prices in local currencies, ensuring pricing harmonization</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Suggest and make inputs in volume forecast and define product mix to achieve margin &amp; Net Sales targets and forecast accuracy</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Sample set needs feedback and sample ordering (pre-sell / SMS)</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Ensure global systems are up-to-date with country/cluster information, i.e. RMA / DMT</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Local article management + SMUs briefs to GCA BUs as needed/approved</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Define customer segmentation; Ensure deviations approval on segmentation</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Gathering collation of market landscape and competition intelligence (category level) - feedback to GCA CTC</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Article selection for AP into store format framework according to BU range segmentation (width only)</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Mandatory Range guidance and review per segmentation guidelines</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Deliver Category AP presentations at key GTM milestones as required</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Work with Brand Activation team on seasonal category brand calendar</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Prepare &amp; execute key internal meetings such as; Pre-Buy, Final Buy, Monthly Marketing Campaign, Sell Thru etc. based on the aligned deliverables</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Support in updating on seasonal category strategic plan, support IBP/ SBP process, review performance and ensure consistent evolution of quality of output</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>KPI’s:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Category NS, Net margin</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Sell-in, Sell-out</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Compliance to range segmentation</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Compliance to price corridor</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>NPS</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Market share</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Relationships:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Brand Director</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>CTC RA Team</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>CTC Assortment Planning Team</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>GCA BU Team</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Wholesale Channel Team</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>MOPS Knowledge,</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Abilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>At least 3-5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with at least 5 years in product management</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication, or sales experience</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Must have the ability to influence others within an organization</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Result-oriented</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Strong numerical / analytical skills</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Willing and able to travel on a regular basis</p> </li> </ul> <p>Industry: Preferably in retail/apparel/ FMCG/White goods Exposure: Retail / FMCG /</p> <p>Fashion Requisite Education and Experience</p> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>University degree in Business or Marketing preferred</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>At least 5 years relevant working experience preferred</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Fluent in English &amp; Cantonese, other APAC language will be beneficial</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Passion for sports</p> </li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"> <p>Deep understanding of the retail landscape</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>#LI-Hybrid</strong></p>