Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Manage end to end seasonal Master Data process to achieve accurate and effective order intake.
- Manage ranging & forecasting systems, and ensure a smooth transition between the legacy system (RMA) to the new one (M-3).
- Manage the range process through Range architecture role to review and validate range size, profitability, pricing and all merchandizing related KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Master Data Management
- Lead the range & forecast process to ensure on time data delivery.
- Lead the data cleansing for accurate information.
- Provide data support & training for users.
- Ensure smooth master transfer across systems.
- System Management
- Manage the ranging & forecasting system as the administrator, ensure proper functioning, and solve possible issues.
- Drive the transition from the legacy system (RMA) to the new one (M-3), by driving the processes of market feedback, user testing and training.
- Work with Global & IT counterparts to continuously drive the improvement of the system.
- Range Management
- Create Range Architecture guidance for BU’s to plan seasonal range size properly.
- Analyze the price & cost plan, share insights and facilitate the alignment process.
- Lead other cross-category ranging processes including but not limited to exclusive & membership SKU planning, local size & edge size planning, etc.
Key Relationships:
Internal
- Brand adidas BU’s
- Brand adidas GTM Operations
- FP&A / Demand Planning
- Wholesale Business Planning & Operations (inc. Category Sales)
- Concept Store / Factory Outlet / Ecom Buying
- Supply Chain Management
- Global M-3 Project Team
- IT
- adidas Golf
External
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Approx. 4-6 years in sporting goods or related industry
- Accurate and efficient data management skill
- Product master data knowledge
Qualifications:
- University Degree (BS, BA, or equivalent)
- Advanced PC Skill (MS Excel / PowerPoint / Power BI)
- Communication / Negotiation
- Leadership
- Fluent both in Japanese and English
- Ownership, “pick up the ball” mind set.
- Teamplay, deliver my responsibility to win together.