Regional Merchandising Supervisor/Specialist - Descent

About us: “Keep moving“ 永不止步

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 integrate the sports spirit of “Going Beyond Oneself” into everyone’s daily life. ANTA Sports principally engages in design, R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. Over the years, the company formed three brand groups: Performance Sports Brands, Fashion Sports Brands and Outdoor Sports Brands, empowering everyone who loves sports. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT and MAIA ACTIVE, 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 brand - Descente, ensure merchandising strategy is properly coordinated to the local teams in every country and implemented efficiently to achieve the organization's goals (offline and online)
• Prepare the seasonal product range tailored to the local product needs in every country, develop the quarterly range calendar release date, and determine the merchandising allocation for all channels (offline and online)
• Work closely with China Headquarter's 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 operations team to ensure that product relevance emphasis is combined with the financial planning side.
• Provide the sales operations team with monthly category sales, sell-thru, and inventory reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Economics, or any related course
• No experience is required, relevant experience will be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with high proficiency in both Mandarin and English languages in order to liaise with colleagues in China and SEA countries.
• Coordinate and communicate clearly between country local teams and regional teams
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task.
• Business acumen, strategic inventory planning and negotiation skills
• Passion for sports is a must.