Lead Merchant, Malaysia

ate with clarity, and foster collaboration across teams sets them apart. You are driven by insights, passionate about the consumer, and ready to lead with courage and purpose.

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the country's sports category vision, making strategic decisions that drive revenue growth while ensuring assortments resonate deeply with local consumers.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising and Category Management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

• Strong product merchandising skills and business acumen.

• Demonstrated strength in negotiation, presentation, communication, and influencing.

**WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
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You'll lead the creation of localized assortments across sports categories and channels, balancing APLA direction with market-specific strategies. Your insights will shape seasonal strategies and product decisions that drive impact and relevance. To that end, you'll,

• Advocate for the voice of the consumer to influence product assortments and seasonal planning.
• Partner with APLA and SEA&I Merchandising teams to share feedback, insights, and product needs.
• Analyze silhouette and franchise mix, pricing architecture, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
• Present go-to-market strategies and assortment plans to cross-functional teams for alignment and execution.
• Translate product performance data into actionable insights to guide future planning.
• Drive execution through strong cross-functional collaboration and compelling strategic storytelling.