Assistant Manager Category Management Running, BU Running and Motorsports, Brand adidas

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationDRIVE category range plans in country/cluster within guidelines set by Global.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport to build 3-5 year category plan based on overall adidas SBP (strategic business plan) process (in collaboration with Global)Drive GTM with focusing on Product – Story - AvailabilityResponsible for category forecast within IBP across all channelsDeliver financial expectations in NS and Sell out across all channelsSet Japan pricing corridor for category rangeDefine & implement Japan channels allocation for global allocated productsBuild powerful, compelling, commercial, viable range/concept selection for Japan to support the overall brand strategy, purpose & directionLead all creation needs, validate SMU (product special make-up) requests for Japan and leverage Creation Center Tokyo to fulfill Japan needs to support the SBPSupport Seasonal Category activation and Franchise calendar, including being consultant for Account SWB calendarSupport to create category CI (commercial input) and the communication with Global BU to get Japan needs prioritizedTake responsibility for Sell-through of category across Japan, be able to provide insights and to drive actions behind the performance tracking dashboards and share update with Global BUProactively support category mitigation plan when OTB having the gapSupport hosting global BU visitKPI’sMarket shareMarket P&L for category (NS, Std Margin, Contribution)Sell Out all channels3-5 year category plan :

achievement of key initiativesBrand & key categories NPSExecution excellence in brand concepts/storiesKey RelationshipsGTM Planning and Insights Brand Activation Demand Planning/Finance Marketing Operations (MOPS) Sales Channel leadsCreation Center TokyoGlobal BUs Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAt least 1-3 years of marketing 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 basisIndustryPreferably in retail/apparel/ FMCG/White goodsExposureRetail / FMCG / FashionRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsDegree in Business/Marketing Management preferred. ITOutlook: IntermediateWord: IntermediateExcel:

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