Category Management Specialist (CTC) Sportswear

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Support the CTC (Concept to Consumer) lead and cross-category CTC team with
development and management of their Cluster range and seasonal Go To Market
(GTM) plans at key milestones and throughout the season. Support the delivery
of a locally relevant assortment plan for WHS (Wholesale) that include Global
Brand footprint, consumer relevance, efficiency, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Functional:
* Range maintenance across various system tools Internal price list, RMA, RMT
* Seasonal RMA system uploads, maintenance and validation checks on pricing, forecasting and retail phasing for both the GCC.
* Forecast data review and analysis preparation to support the CTC lead for RMA review's and IBP forecasting.
* Full E2E support for In season adds, ISC, Yeezy and ABO for BU originals ranging tool maintenance, and system; ensuring buy ready status.
* Orderbook consolidation, MSTR reporting extracts and channel buy analysis.
* Preparation of documents for in season price changes, additional article adds and airfreight requests in line with the pricing and airfreight policies for BU Originals.
* GFO range maintenance and system uploads.
* Assist in the creation of range presentations to both internal and external audiences
* Support sales meetings: sample tracking, showroom set- up, and cataloging for Originals BU.
* Assist in all aspects of the day-to-day operations for the CTC Originals merchandising function in line with the GTM calendar.
* Analyze range performance and sell-through data for key campaigns and Yeezy

Key Relationships:
* Cluster Sr. manager CTC
* Cluster CTC merchandising team
* Cluster MOPS (Marketing Operations), Brand Activation & Omni
* EM Hub and EM (Emerging Markets) CTC teams
* Cluster Channel & Sales teams
* Cluster SCM (Supply Chain Management)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work within a cross functional team environment.


• Strong analytical skills


• Structured, organized and process orientated


• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office


• Attention to detail as error in analysis will have crucial impact to business


• Fast learner to support management of internal systems


• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure


• Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time


• Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
* University degree in business
* Professional experience in category managment, finance or commercial sales
* Microsoft Office skills, ability to process and understand data and numbers in business context

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:
Category Management Specialist (CTC) Sportswear
BRAND:
adidas
LOCATION:
Cairo
TEAM:
Marketing & Communications
STATE:
C
COUNTRY/REGION:
EG
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
‎498316
DATE:
Jun ‎5, ‎2023