Responsibilities
* Interpret mid to long-term product and business strategies from Japan Headquarters and cascade them into actionable regional product plans for Southeast Asia region
* Analyze market conditions and explore new industry sectors to grow the business
* Define and promote regional standards for product planning processes, SKU structures, and launch calendars across Southeast Asia Region
* Work closely with internal sales and marketing teams to develop strategies to achieve targets and ensure profitability of the division
* Keep abreast of market development and consumer preferences and provide feedback to Japan Headquarters for R&D purposes
* Prepare and summaries regional performance monthly reports for reporting to local Management and Japan Headquarters
* Disseminate information from Japan Headquarters to regional offices and ensure consistency in communication and execution
Requirements
* Minimum Degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing or related field
* At least 5 years of relevant work experiences in Japanese MNCs in similar role, acting as liaison between Japanese Headquarters and its overseas subsidiaries
* More than 5 years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, inventory control and related roles on a regional scale
* Good knowledge of wholesale and retail industries for timepieces or lifestyle products and business protocols
* Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
* Proficient in Japanese language (JLPT N1) necessary to perform translation of Japanese documents for management reporting and facilitating communication between Japan and English-speaking subsidiaries on day to day basis
* Good business acumen and strong leadership skills
* Strong project management skills
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