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Manager Category Management Running

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Job Description:

DRIVE a sustainable Running FTW business growth through a product strategy that reflects understanding of Running consumers, online & offline behavior, and distribution (eCom platforms & physical retail)

Job Responsibility:

  • DRIVE a sustainable Running FTW business growth through a product strategy that reflects understanding of Running consumers, online & offline behavior, and distribution (eCom platforms & physical retail)
  • DEEPEN CONSUMER CONNECTION: Obtain and deliver consumer insights to make the appropriate choice on product and marketplace management
  • MERCHANDISING STRATEGY & PLANNING: Deliver seasonal merchandising plan & strategy, including range architecture, segmentation, lifecycle, pricing, product range and store layout from both global and local creation and direction for assortment
  • PRODUCT CREATION PLANNING: plan, brief, and manage to operate the product creation process with creation team to deliver the value competitive products to drive Running category growth without compromising regular channels
  • BUSINESS PLANNING MANAGEMENT: responsible for seasonal sell in with product range plan and sell-in margin to achieve sell out target and other critical product financial target
  • ROUTINE: including business track/review through DNA & MicroStrategy and system/file management including Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
  • X-BU COLLABORATION: Close Collaboration with BU to provide input into Category strategies and seasonal ranging, identify opportunities to maximize through segmentation and exclusivity, ensure clear differentiation of offering where critical to gain market share and drive business growth
  • DRIVE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION & ALIGNMENT: this role will need a smooth and effective cross functional communication including sales and channels to align seasonal strategy and assortment with both GCA and Global organization

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in range management/product required
  • Regional experience preferred
  • University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience
  • Sporting goods industry experience required
  • Fluent in English
  • Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc
  • Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives
  • Willingness to travel up to 20-30% of time

Nice to have:

  • Expert understanding of China market and consumers and commercial needs (especially Running Footwear perspective) and ability to interpret insights against strategy
  • Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions
  • Distinct track record of success and high-level Category Management & Merchandising knowledge from Sports Industry in Running Footwear
  • Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, buying, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred)
  • Positive and organized work ethic, ability to organize teams and processes cross functionally
  • Solution Oriented Mindset
  • Team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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