PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION Success in this role comes from the ability to connect data with product relevance—balancing rigorous analytics with product intuition to create channel-specific assortments that resonate with both the consumer and the buyer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Own and lead the seasonal assortment planning process for key digital wholesale accounts. • Develop channel- and account-specific range strategies that align with commercial priorities and brand vision. • Leverage historical performance, consumer behavior, and marketplace insights to define assortments that drive both sell-in and sell-out. • Consolidate category plans from Brand Business Units into a cohesive, full-assortment view by account/channel. • Reflect regional and omnichannel needs, including marketing and campaign calendars, in all assortment decisions. • Represent assortment planning strategy at major GTM milestones—including pre-line meetings, range walkthroughs, and seasonal internal/external presentations. • Lead or support product walkthroughs with internal sales teams and external buyers, showcasing product stories and commercial rationale. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Brand, Go-To-Market Planning & Insights, and Merchandising Operations. • Analyze weekly and seasonal sell-through performance to inform future planning cycles. • Guide, mentor and collaborate with team members; people management experience preferred but not required. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) • Net Sales and sell-in/sell-out performance by account • SMU (Special Make-Up) development and execution • Assortment segmentation compliance • Market share contribution by channel/account • Internal stakeholder alignment KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Go-To-Market Planning & Insights’ (GTM P&I) P&I team • Go-To-Market Planning & Insights’ (GTM P&I) Marketing Operations (MOPS) team • Brand Business Units (Originals, Sportswear, Running, Football etc.) • Brand Activation & Digital Marketing Teams • Digital Wholesale Account Managers KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Proven ability to balance data-driven decision-making with strong product and commercial sense • Deep understanding of wholesale, e-commerce, and marketplace dynamics • High awareness of product trends and ability to curate assortments accordingly • Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of engaging both internal teams and external buyers • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration • Fluent in English and Korean (spoken and written) • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools—especially Power BI and ThinkCell • Leadership mindset; ability to coach peers or cross-functional teams regardless of formal people management experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in business, Fashion, Marketing, or a related field • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in assortment planning, merchandising, or product/channel strategy • Experience in fashion, sportswear, or consumer lifestyle industry preferred • People management experience is a plus, but not mandatory