Deliver business strategy and success of the category
Develop category initiatives to meet key commercial goals
Support the development of business mid-long term division plan in alignment with global vision
Be the interface between Global Business Unit (BU) and market stakeholders
Collaborate with relevant cross functional teams to develop and execute plans
Deliver end to end (E2E) market strategy and execution from Integrated Business Planning, Commercial Input to in season trade and exit
Deliver quality delivery toward each GTM milestones
Deliver go to market planning excellence in compliance with targets for forecasting, pricing, profitability, range size, range flow, range adoption etc. includingsystem, catalogue and master data maintenance
Deliver key franchise lifecycle and inventory level to ensure brand health
Perform category insights and analytics including market/consumer/competitor insights and sales analysis and leverage for planning
Deliver the input of local product to globalBU/local sourcing partner.
Define sourcing strategy in collaboration with Supply Chain for local team order system/products
Deliver best-in-class front-end user experience for Team Order System(i.e. Locker Room) by closely working with Global BU and local souring partner.
Deliver cross category and functional specific initiatives
Present range internally and externally with sufficient sample availability
Participate to customer interaction in planning phase
Drive performance and development culture
Drive employee engagement, leading by example.
KPI’s:
Category Net Sales (NS), Net Margin and Contribution
Developing presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Distinct track record of success and high-level range management knowledge
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.
Experience in digital/eCommerce user experience area is preferable.
Expert understanding of 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:
years of experience in range management/product required.
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing, MBA preferred
Sporting goods industry experience required
Fluent in Japanese andBusiness level English required
Has substantial experience working with local customers and international stakeholders
Developing Business Acumen
Strong PC Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc
Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives