Sr Manager Marketing Operations

Key Responsibilities: Ensures awareness and adherence of India marketing team towards milestones, input and handover dates across all Global/EM/India milestonesAct as liaison between category teams, all other marketing functions and channels to implement integrated GTM strategies to drive operational alignment of all adidas marketing functionsDefines market specific processes, calendars in regard to sampling and GTM support within Global/EM frameworkManage the local sample budget planning, tracking sample delivery and local sample management with Category Management teams.Be key business champion for ranging related systems and processes, improve utilization of ranging systems and reporting by acting as business champion including user training for relevant IT applications, in particular RMA/M3, DMT, ACS, SIT and SAP/AFS.Work closely with IT and business to ensure that data and analysis is accurate and provided in a structured, user-friendly way to allow for efficient evaluation and decision makingAnalyze, collect and summarize sales data to assist in the identification of opportunities and risks regarding future forecast/buysCreate / improve templates according to requirements of business (forecast, ranging, segmentation)Provide strategic brand input and act as key brand interface to business developmentSupport director CTC to report performance across market, category, channel e.g. Pre-Buy, Buy analysisOwn the local GTM process and development calendar end to endLead the attributes team to deliver seasonal information KPI’s:GTM (integrated one version of “go to market” processLocal development calendarAdherence to defined timelines, completeness of content deliveredSample managementSell-in Customer SatisfactionData OwnershipProduct Attributes Key Relationships:Local Brand & ChannelsCTC and BUsFinanceDemand PlanningITSupply Chain ManagementSourcing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)Deep cross functional process knowledgeSuperior analytical skills and problem-solving capabilitiesStrategy – ability to provide input to and implement strategy.Attention to detail and highly organizedProject/Process management skillsStrong business sense, influencing and presentation skillsMotivates employees and creates a high performing environment. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors / Masters in related field8 years equivalent professional experience, ideally in operations, sales/retailAdvanced user of MS Office suite of productsFluent in written and spoken English is a must.Passion for sports is a plus