PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in market across Retail in line with the business and SEA Product Planning framework
- To support on the implementation of Benchmark and KPIs on productivity and sell thru
- Support and Implement product mix according to share of concept stores vs factory outlets, share of categories & distributions, gender mix for Own Retail stores
- To review and implement right merchandising analysis by categories for Own Retail. Support our Own Retail teammates by providing qualitative feedback based on analysis
- To support improvements in Allocation and Replenishment (A&R) techniques with HUB – Own Retail
- To support to oversee the optimal flow of merchandise including fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning. Review and define the methodology and support in the implementation of option and space management in the market
- To support and jointly work with Store Operations to ensure grading/option plan is in line with space management (pre-season)
- Steer and support the enhancement of all product planning systems and tools to suit world class merchandising practice
- Support to implement key product planning reports that help evaluate the business goals and ensure findings are considered in strategy establishment
- Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders (Pre and Post Season input will be needed)
- Support to review size ratios for the new season and take necessary corrective action prior to order placement
- To support on analysis sales report and take necessary action. Support in validating opportunities and challenges for Merchandising in the environment of Merchandising strategies to maximize the Business profitability
- To support and follow up on end of season stocks management - Product Life Cycle (PLC). Fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning. Coordinate all Store Openings/Closings/ Remodels as the single point of contact for all other departments within market
- Obtain knowledge of product planning and merchandising best practice, techniques and process
- To support and monitor in-season chase model (SPEED, ISC, PR) that is well managed to measure and source reactivity in season
- To analyze SVP-Store Visits Pack prior to store visits. Store visits as needed and advised by the business (expected ratio office/travel is 90%/10%)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
:COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen
- Influencing skills
- Big picture thinking
- Process and system understanding
PRE-REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
- University Degree in Marketing or Business Administration or related field
- 2-3 years’ experience in Retail Merchandising / Category Management, preferable in Sporting Goods or Retail industry
- PC literature, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
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OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
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