Adidas DIRECTOR CATEGORY MANAGEMENT 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

476431340

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead range & assortment plans by store formats out of EM range according to seasonal strategy and local needs, should be within local channel RA

• Lead & execute the local Country GTM process in line with EM GTM direction and milestones

• Key contact to EM BU teams and local channel teams on range specific topics & concepts

• Local “Lead” bringing Pacific expertise input into EM (business opportunities, CI, trends, etc.)

• Keen understanding of the market dynamics and key consumer segments for Pacific.

• Local article management + SMUs briefs to EM as needed/approved

• Category expert for Pacific and input into the EM market BU (business planning, input on ranging, forecasting, pricing, GTM for EM Category Plan)

• Adjust local pricing within pricing corridor.

• Delivery of company standard margin and Net Sales for Pacific.

• Pre-Sell / SMS Sample order (aligned with EM) and local management with support of MOP’s.

• Lead regular category performance review (Sell-through tracking).

• Lead and develop the Pacific CTC Team including Range Architecture, Category and Channel Assortment Planning functions.

• Collaborate effectively cross functionally across marketing, and with the key business partners in Pacific, and EM, including not limited to Sales, Own Retail, Demand Planning, Supply Chain.

KPI’s:

• • Category NS, Net margin Targets (country/cluster)
  • Category OTB & IBP Targets (country/cluster)
  • Sell-out (country/cluster)
  • Compliance to range segmentation
  • Compliance to price corridor

Key Relationships:

• • BA team
  • Sales & Own Retail, Ecommerce (DTC) teams
  • Supply Chain Management
  • MOPS
  • Brand Director
  • General Manager
  • APAC BU

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of local markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs
• Ideally GTM, merchandising and/or sales experience in a global or market function
• Solid understanding of sales mechanics in online and B&M
• Outstanding teamwork, communication and influential management skills with the ability to work with others at all levels within an organization
• Strategic thinking to build long-term plans and agility to quickly adapt to changing business needs
• Decision maker to initiate action in a timely manner
• Ability to analyze data and present to management in relevant concise manner
• An energetic and resourceful individual who operates effectively with minimum direction and who pursues his/her objectives relentlessly
• Has a positive, upbeat attitude and is passionate about their business and organization
• The ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by and inter-relate with colleagues at all levels, particularly in a company with a very strong and rich corporate culture
• An honest and forthright individual who is upfront and direct with subordinates, peers and management executives to whom he/she reports

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years progressive experience in product/merchandising, marketing and/or sales combined in a global footwear/apparel business
• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree a plus
• A well-rounded leader with strong collaboration and influencing skills to guide a global matrix organization
• Industry knowledge of sporting goods (or other consumer goods)
• Solid experience in attracting, hiring, developing and coaching a strong and talented team
• Has successfully built cohesive teams that have consistently stretched profit and business objectives
• Build productive, collaborative, cross-functional relationships across the organization
• Fiscal planning and budget adherence

How do I apply?

• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
• You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.