About us: Keep moving
ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEx in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the Company is to bring the transcendent sports spirit into everyone's life. ANTA Sports principally engages in R&D, design, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT, MAIA ACTIVE and JACK WOLFSKIN, etc., ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS).
Responsibilities:
- Develop Southeast Asia (SEA) regional brand product merchandising mix for our high end sportswear brands - Descente and/or Arc'teryx, ensure merchandising strategy is properly coordinated to the local and regional teams and implemented efficiently to achieve the organization's goals.
- Prepare the seasonal product range tailored to the local product needs, develop the quarterly range calendar release date, and determine the merchandising allocation for all channels.
- Work closely with China Headquarter and SEA countries local product development teams to address SEA market needs, study and report regional trends, and manage and monitor sportswear and shoes localization plan progress for the regional market.
- Establish long-term vision for different brands and categories growth, and develop the seasonal merchandising plan to achieve targets, and ensure Descente's healthy image in the market.
- Conduct consumer and market research in the SEA region, develop the database of analysis on our global competitors and local brands.
- Manage sales/buy plan forecasting, sales, and margin targets based on regional requirements.
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure that product relevance emphasis is combined with the financial planning side.
- Provide the sales and operations team with monthly category sales, sell-thru, and inventory reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or any related courses.
- At least 6 years experience in a similar capacity. For Manager level, at least 2 years exposure of people management.
- Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task.
- Business acumen, strategic inventory planning and negotiation skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, high proficiency in both Mandarin and English languages in order to liaise with colleagues in China and SEA countries.
- Passion for sports is a must.
