Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation: This role sits at the centre of brand, product and commercial decision‑making for Originals in the Pacific. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Originals, the Category Manager is responsible for shaping and delivering category range plans that reflect global strategy while truly landing in the local market. You’ll lead Originals Apparel, Kids and Accessories across Pacific, and play a key role in supporting the broader Footwear direction. Success in this role comes from balancing consumer insight, data‑led decision‑making and strong cross‑functional collaboration to drive sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Own category range planning for Originals across the Pacific market Translate global and Emerging Markets strategy into locally relevant assortments Partner closely with the Senior Manager, Originals on seasonal priorities and category direction Use data and market insight to guide pricing, forecasting and product mix decisions Track and drive category performance across sell‑through, net sales and margin Lead execution across key Go‑To‑Market milestones and internal forums Deliver clear, compelling category presentations to internal stakeholders Work closely with Brand Activation, Wholesale and DTC teams to bring the category to life KPI’s: Category Net Sales and margin Sell‑out performance Range and pricing compliance Market share Key Relationships: Senior Manager, Originals Category Management leadership Brand, Digital and Activation teams Emerging Markets partners Wholesale and Direct‑to‑Consumer teams Finance and Planning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven experience in category management, merchandising or retail within a consumer‑led environment Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with confidence working in data and insights Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions Solid Excel and PowerPoint capability Comfortable working at pace and balancing strategic thinking with execution Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University degree preferred Significant experience in a relevant role (around 7 years) Genuine interest in sport, culture and consumer‑led brands