Position Summary: 

The Associate Manager Distributor Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives for the Sun Day Red (SDR) business across the Asia region.  This role directly supports the APAC GM and will be instrumental is contributing to the success of the business across the region.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities 

• Order Management:  Build order templates, consolidate regional orders, work closely with global and regional counter parts to insure timely order submissions for distributors.
• Forecasting & Planning:  Support seasonal forecasting and manage line planning and seasonal buys with coordination from global HQ.
• PO and Invoice Management: Create and submit PO’s to Global HQ, track order acknowledgments and changes, insure all invoices are issued and payments are made by distributors.
• Logistics Support: Coordinate with global logistics for timely pickup and delivery of products by distributors, manage documents for delivery.
• Customer Service for distributors:  Manage returns, exchanges, credits and other customer facing inquiries and work with team in Global for resolution.
• Reporting & Analysis:  Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly reports, including sales, forecasts and orders to support business decisions.
• Marketing and Asset Management:  Manage distributor marketing requests and lead the asset management process for the APAC region.
• Product Management: Create and manage seasonal line lists, organize samples from vendors, setup sales presentations and collaborate with Global and Asia Product engines.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to navigate in ambiguity.
• Experience in planning, forecasting, order management, specifically within the apparel and footwear industry.
• Demonstrated success in sales, operations, planning, preferably within the apparel and footwear industry.
• Exceptional communication skills in English and Korean, both written and verbal, with the ability to confidently communicate with partners and stakeholders from different countries and cultures.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot table, Vlookup, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Passion for golf, sports and apparel and footwear.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or similar.
• 7+ years related experience in planning, operations, merchandising, sales and/or marketing.
• Previous experience in the apparel/footwear or golf/sport industry preferred 

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office environment
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Occasional travel required.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.