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Adidas DIRECTOR BU OUTDOOR 
Portugal, Porto 
870589131

06.09.2024

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:

Execute category range plans inGCAwithin guidelines set by


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Validation of local category range within the country RA based on theGCAproposal for relevant category(s).
  • Work with relevant BU to understand category seasonal strategy/priority/insight
  • Keen understanding of theGCAmarket landscape and specific category consumer for defined scope.
  • Handover category range planto RangePlanningand Range ArchitectureTeam for relevant category(s).
  • Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, pricing corridor & segmentation compliance, etc.
  • Work within E2E calendar timelines & deliverables:
    • Set country/cluster prices in local currencies, ensuring pricing harmonization
    • Set volume forecast and define product mix to achieve margin & Net Sales targets and forecast accuracy
    • Sample set needs feedback and sample ordering (pre-sell / SMS)
    • Ensure global systems are up-to-date with country/cluster information, i.e. RMA / DMT
    • Local article management + SMUs briefs toGCAas needed/approved
  • Define customer segmentation; Ensure deviations approval on segmentation
  • Collation of market landscape and competition intelligence (category level).
  • Article selection/ validation for AP into store format framework according to BU range segmentation (width only)
  • Mandatory Range guidance and review per segmentation guidelines
  • Receive, Represent & deliver Category presentations at VHO Download, Business Review, Quarterly Range Handover, BMW, KA Pre-lines, Trade Meeting
  • Work with Brand Comms / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar
  • Prepare & Execute Commercial meeting, Pre Buy, Final Buy, etc based on the aligned deliverables(TBD)
  • Deliver update on 2020 category strategic plan, Support IBP/ SBP process, review performance and ensure consistent evolution of quality of output.

KPI’s:

  • Category NS, Net margin (country)
  • Sell-out (country), Category Comp growth
  • Compliance to range guidance & segmentation
  • Compliance to price corridor
  • NPS
  • Market share

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

  • GCA OMB, PS, Comms teams
  • CCS team
  • Channel A.P, Channel Sales Team
  • Global BU Teams

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

At least 3 years in product management; Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication, or sales experience; Must have the ability to influence others within an organization. Result-oriented; Strong numerical / Analytical skills; Willing and able to travel on a regular basis

Preferably in retail/apparel/ FMCG/Sport

Retail / FMCG / Fashion

IT

  1. Outlook: Intermediate
  2. Word: Advanced
  3. Excel: Advanced
  4. Powerpoint: Advanced

Language Skills

English: Advanced

Local Language: Fluent