Manager- Category, Kids

4 months ago

Bengaluru, India PUMA Full time
YOUR MISSION

Key Objectives:

  • Responsible for delivering Key KPIs of maximizing Sales, Gross margin, range building and Brand focus for kids category while catering to the requirements of all channels.
  • Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Overall assortment planning for the category in sync with Key brand initiatives for the season, target customers for each format (product and pricing) and strategic objectives for the season/year.
  • Maximizing Gross profit through right pricing strategy and cost optimization with local sourcing teams
  • Range building from Global inline range and plugging gaps for India market from local sourcing
  • Achieving topline and bottom line for the category as per Puma India short- and medium-term objectives
  • Range Planning and assortment building – Global Inline and non-inline (India specific developments)
  • Responsible for working closely with Sales and accessories customers to build products that meet market requirements and plug product and price point gaps in global range.
  • Responsible for driving this business along with the Sales team with a view to achieve market leadership
  • Analyzing gaps in the range from Global and fill them through developments locally for Indian market
  • Right pricing strategy to maximize ASPs, margin and sell thrus
  • Cost negotiations with sourcing teams to maximize input cogs and drive right pricing
  • Managing end to end process of order placement, tracking and delivery monitoring to ensure timely launches in alignment with channel level launch targets
  • Maximizing option and sales efficiency on non-inline (local) developments
  • Closely coordinating with channel merchandising, sales, customers, and other internal departments to deliver on all objectives
  • Coordinating with marketing, VM, training and other demand and awareness building teams to drive category focus
  • Providing leadership, development, and guidance to the team to execute category goals
  • Maintaining updated knowledge of key competitor products, distribution, and pricing strategies
  • Actively tracking fashion and consumer trends to continuously look for opportunities to grow business and plug gaps

YOUR TALENT

Eligibility Criteria and Functional Competencies Required

  • MBA/Degree in business studies. Related education in Fashion Management is an added advantage
  • 3+ years working experience in the sports-lifestyle business
  • 1+ years of experience in team management
  • Experience in working with a retail/fashion/branded environment
  • Leadership Skills
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Strong Stakeholder management, influencing and communicating skills
  • General knowledge of go-to-market processes
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Technical product knowledge
  • Ability to convincingly present category knowledge using PowerPoint and spreadsheet software tools.
  • Fluency in the English language (speaking, reading, writing) at business level
  • Interested in working in a truly multicultural environment

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