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 in line 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 the 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 Senior Director Planning & Allocation

Qualifications:

- Knowledge of Foot Locker business operations and product departments
- Sound knowledge of the Retail industry (preferably sports/footwear/apparel) including Sales & Operations and Merchandising
- Sound knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of the Foot Locker organisation including its global operations, executive management teams, corporate operations, protocols and systems
- Sound knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of Foot Locker’s product range, pricing points, features and benefits
- Sound knowledge of the Merchandising & Buying functions at Foot Locker
- 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

**Benefits**:

- A flexible hybrid working environment - work from home 2 days per week
- On-site parking
- Foot Locker team discount card Purchase your fav kicks - Nike, Adidas, ASICS and many more
- Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program
- Dynamic and supportive teamRegular social activities - monthly BBQ's, morning teas, Community Days

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