Responsible for delivering Key KPIs of maximizing Sales, Gross margin, range building and Brand focus for non- inline footwear 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 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) development
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
2-4 years of Experience in working with a retail/fashion/branded environment
Good knowledge of excel
Sharp and Aggressive
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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