Senior Specialist Category Management - Training & Specialist Sports EM South

Adidas

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Senior Specialist Category Management - Training & Specialist Sports EM SouthPurpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:The purpose of the Category Management team is to develop locally relevant product ranges by category to best meet the needs of the local consumers, profitably.For this role specifically:Deliver a globally aligned and locally relevant product range for EMS, focusing on delivering the company sales growth aspirations per sales channelSustainably grow profitability and market share for each categorySupport the seasonal go-to-market (GTM) process to build the optimal product offering, considering the unique local consumer and channel requirements.Be the product expert and provide the relevant support for all Marketing GTM plansKey Responsibilities:

Deliver a compelling range/concept selection for EMS by balancing local consumer, global brand and commercial considerations and supporting the overall business strategy of the channels.
Lead GTM process to engage channels and customers and collaboratively build the strongest viable product mix.
Deliver net sales and profitability (GIM) by managing pricing, margin, and the product mix.
Ownership of product demand forecasting which most accurately reflects the customer and consumer demand in the market.
Seasonal analysis of marketplace to understand trends, competitor product assortments and pricing.
Proactively drive cluster range enhancements that meet local needs and reflect differentiation in marketplace where required. Work closely with the HUB BU's and local-souring apparel team to deliver these.
Drive the range architecture for the cluster considering range guidance, brand focus and local pricing requirements.
Monitor and maintain the accuracy of product data available to the business via the pricing matrix.
Conduct monthly analysis of sell-through performance, sell out, of the relevant categories and make adjustments to the range where necessary.
Support seasonal Brand Activations by aligning with BA/Omni team on Marketing plans; communication tools; activation tools; and providing sports marketing support to ensure our partners get access to the best of adidas.

Key Relationships:

Manager Category Management EM South (line manager)
Director Category Management & Mops EM South
EMS Cluster Category Management Team.
Cluster Demand Planning team
EMS commercial channel Teams (DTC, Ecom, WHS)
EM BU's

KPIs:

Net Sales and GIM%
Range efficiency targets; range size and efficiency (incl. overlap)
Market Sales vs Plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

3-5 years experience in a Merchandising role (buying/range building), Sports/Lifestyle brand/retail preferable
Experience working in a complex matrix organization
Elite user of MS Office software; advanced MS Excel skills critical
Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree and/or a minimum of 5+ years equivalent professional experience
Fluent in English

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Title: Senior Specialist Category Management - Training & Specialist Sports EM SouthBrand: adidasLocation: Cape TownTEAM: Marketing & CommunicationsState: WCCountry/Region: ZAContract Type: Full timeNumber: 510431Date: Apr 22, 2024Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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