Senior Category Manager - Lifestyle and Performance Sports

Michael Page
London

Financial & OTB Support

  • Support manager on the creation of financial plans aligned with seasonal ranges and commercial goals.
  • Contribute to set sales and stock targets.
  • Assist in maintaining OTB and inventory plans.
  • Update rolling forecasts and provide insights to support trading decisions.

Assortment Planning
  • Assortments development by channel and geography.
  • Provide hindsight analysis to inform OTB and future range planning.
  • Brief Merchandising and HQ on consumer needs.
  • Contribute to VM and space planning criteria.
  • Maintain the Store Profiling database and sample management.
  • Provide analysis to support line development.

Allocation, Replenishment & Trading
  • Execute allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock flow.
  • Monitor in‑season performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
  • Support strategies to improve full‑price sell‑through.
  • Participate in trading reviews and follow up on actions.
  • Collaborate with Logistics to ensure product availability.

Systems & Process
  • Ensure accuracy of MDM and system data flows.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Analysis & Reporting
  • Produce weekly and seasonal reports on KPIs, stock levels, and sell‑through.
  • Provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making.

Cross‑Functional Communication
  • Maintain effective communication with Merchandising, VM, Retail, Logistics and Marketing teams.
  • Support alignment across product, stock, and trading activities.
Posted 2026-02-24

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