Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

​​​​​​​- Manage end to end seasonal Master Data process to achieve accurate and effective order intake.

- Manage ranging & forecasting systems, and ensure a smooth transition between the legacy system (RMA) to the new one (M-3).

- Manage the range process through Range architecture role to review and validate range size, profitability, pricing and all merchandizing related KPIs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Master Data Management Lead the range & forecast process to ensure on time data delivery. Lead the data cleansing for accurate information. Provide data support & training for users. Ensure smooth master transfer across systems.

 

System Management Manage the ranging & forecasting system as the administrator, ensure proper functioning, and solve possible issues. Drive the transition from the legacy system (RMA) to the new one (M-3), by driving the processes of market feedback, user testing and training. Work with Global & IT counterparts to continuously drive the improvement of the system.

 

Range Management Create Range Architecture guidance for BU’s to plan seasonal range size properly. Analyze the price & cost plan, share insights and facilitate the alignment process. Lead other cross-category ranging processes including but not limited to exclusive & membership SKU planning, local size & edge size planning, etc.

 

Key Relationships:

Internal

Brand adidas BU’s Brand adidas GTM Operations FP&A / Demand Planning Wholesale Business Planning & Operations (inc. Category Sales) Concept Store / Factory Outlet / Ecom Buying Supply Chain Management Global M-3 Project Team IT adidas Golf

 

External

N/A

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Approx. 4-6 years in sporting goods or related industry Accurate and efficient data management skill Product master data knowledge

 

Requisite Education / Qualifications:

University Degree (BS, BA, or equivalent) Advanced PC Skill (MS Excel / PowerPoint / Power BI) Communication / Negotiation Leadership Fluent both in Japanese and English Ownership, “pick up the ball” mind set. Teamplay, deliver my responsibility to win together.