Pricing Manager

Overview (Text Only): As the leading global retailer of athletically inspired footwear and apparel, we are looking for an individual who is primarily responsible for the accurate management, execution and communication of pricing markdowns / promotions for the Asia Pacific Division. The role also requires the production and distribution of regular inventory & sales reports through high level data manipulation and the maintenance of system / database integrity. The position also retains responsibility for the analysis of markdown effectiveness (by Department / Category / SKU / Store) and for the sales performance of Aged Inventory. Responsibilities:

- **Business Performance**:

- ** Business/Technical Functions**:

- ** Inventory Management**
- Broken SKU’s - monthly download of all broken skus working from oldest to newest establishing and pricing a list for Stores.
- In-Season markdowns - costing of requested markdowns based on planners/buyer’s request.
- Aged Markdowns - establishing a list and costing of requested markdowns aged 10+ ensuring corporate ageing targets are met.
- Store specific promotions inline with real estate calendar or overstocked stores.
- Knowledge of key time frames for markets to drive effective promotions.eg public holidays and sales clearance.
- ** Business Analysis**
- Deliver the analysis and provide recommendations across Stores and Ecom to increase productivity,
- Enhance sales according to customer purchasing patterns, through analysis in conversion, traffic, loyalty, broken skus, price change success, deal success and provide feedback and suggested enhancements to improve performance.
- ** Business Reporting**
- Provide actual results vs targets in all areas of business analysis covering Store to Division on a weekly/monthly basis and provide standard reports weekly by due date for Aged, Daily Markdowns, Store Aged, Price Override/Discrepancy, Events, loyalty & Conversion.
- ** Pricing Database**
- Maintain and update pricing database with current pricing action for stores and Ecom.
- Leverage Pricing Tools (including 3rd Party) to remain competitive in the marketplace, actively seeking opportunities to maximise sales and strengthen margin
- ** Business Partnership & Advisory Services**:

- Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member. Offer strong support to the Product Planning team, assisting through in-season markdown management.
- Provide valuable operational advice and functional support to all internal (local and international) and external ‘customers.’
- ** Organisational Compliance**:

- Maintain the organisation’s core values (integrity, leadership, excellence, service, teamwork, innovation & community) at work and when representing APAC at external functions and events.
- Adhere to Foot Locker policies and guidelines and to comply with audit standards set down for APAC Stores.
- ** Industry Monitoring / Continuous Improvement**:

- Monitor emerging issues, trends, opportunities, and best practice innovations in the Finance / Accounting industry and to recommend and implement improved controls, procedures, and systems for the APAC Division.
- ** Project Management**:

- Undertake additional projects as directed by the Director Planning & Allocation

Qualifications:

- Minimum 4-7 years of experience in the Retail industry (preferably sports/footwear/apparel) including Sales & Operations and Merchandising
- Sound understanding of the Merchandising & Buying functions in a retail organisation
- Relevant proficiency in computer software - Office 365 Advance Excel and PowerBI
- Ability to work as part of the greater team and coordinate activities with other departments
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and show initiative
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Adapts easily to changing situations and demonstrates flexibility in juggling priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Desirable, knowledge of South Korea or Japan

**Benefits**:

- **A Flexible Hybrid Working environment.**:

- ** Yearly performance bonus**:

- ** Excellent Staff Discounts on Foot Locker products - Nike, Adidas, ASICS and many more**:

- ** Free undercover on-site parking**:

- ** Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program**:

- ** Free access to Wellhub**:

- ** An inclusive and supportive team culture.