Category Manager

AdidasP Alabama, United States of America

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Manager, Category Management

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

This role sits at the centre of brand, product and commercial decision‑making for Originals in the Pacific. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Originals, the Category Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering category range plans that reflect global strategy while truly landing in the local market.

You’ll lead Originals Apparel, Kids and Accessories across Pacific, and play a key role in supporting the broader Footwear direction. Success in this role comes from balancing consumer insight, data‑led decision‑making and strong cross‑functional collaboration to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Own category range planning for Originals across the Pacific market
Translate global and Emerging Markets strategy into locally relevant assortments
Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Originals on seasonal priorities and category direction
Use data and market insight to guide pricing, forecasting and product mix decisions
Track and drive category performance across sell‑through, net sales and margin
Lead execution across key Go‑To‑Market milestones and internal forums
Deliver clear, compelling category presentations to internal stakeholders
Work closely with Brand Activation, Wholesale and DTC teams to bring the category to life

KPI’s:

Category Net Sales and margin
Sell‑out performance
Range and pricing compliance
Market share

Key Relationships:

Senior Manager, Originals
Category Management leadership
Brand, Digital and Activation teams
Emerging Markets partners
Wholesale and Direct‑to‑Consumer teams
Finance and Planning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven experience in category management, merchandising or retail within a consumer‑led environment
Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with confidence working in data and insights
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
Solid Excel and PowerPoint capability
Comfortable working at pace and balancing strategic thinking with execution

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree preferred
Significant experience in a relevant role (around 7+ years)
Genuine interest in sport, culture and consumer‑led brands

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Job Title: Manager, Category Management

Brand:

Location: Melbourne

TEAM: Merchandising & Planning

State: VIC

Country/Region: AU

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 543790

Date: Apr 24, 2026

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