Project Manager, Hunter Brand

Brand Introduction

Hunter was founded in 1856 and is a global lifestyle brand rooted in the United Kingdom, with more than 160 years of brand heritage. Best known for its iconic Original Wellington Boots, Hunter has evolved into a global brand that combines classic heritage with contemporary design. Its product portfolio spans footwear, bags, and accessories, which are highly appreciated by consumers for their outstanding functionality, innovative design, and high-quality craftsmanship.

Hunter is actively expanding its presence in the Taiwan market, continuously strengthening its regional retail network and enhancing the consumer experience. By joining Hunter, you will become an important member of the Taiwan market team, working closely with the global headquarters and regional teams. You will have the opportunity to participate in market development, business operations, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the long-term growth of the brand in Taiwan.

Position Overview

Responsible for business operations and project management in the Taiwan market, serving as the key communication interface between the Taiwan market, global headquarters, and regional teams. The role will be responsible for driving commercial objectives, coordinating business requirements, facilitating cross-functional projects, and establishing and optimizing business systems and processes to ensure the achievement of commercial targets and the efficient execution of business initiatives in Taiwan.

Position: Project Management

Location: Taipei

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Business Requirement Coordination (50%)

* Serve as the primary communication interface between the Taiwan market and global/regional teams, coordinating day-to-day business requirements.

* Coordinate resources from global headquarters and regional teams to support the implementation of commercial plans in Taiwan, with a focus on sales and profitability targets.

* Support the development of annual and periodic business plans, and monitor key business indicators including sales targets, gross margin, expenses, and inventory. Identify business risks in a timely manner and drive improvement initiatives.

* Liaise with global and regional support functions, including Retail, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Marketing, to ensure business requirements are effectively implemented.

* Conduct regular business reviews, consolidate Taiwan market performance and key issues, communicate business requirements and improvement recommendations, and drive relevant teams to resolve identified issues.

* Establish and optimize business processes and SOPs for the Taiwan market to improve operational efficiency.

2. Business Systems Coordination & Implementation (20%)

* Take ownership of the implementation, launch, and day-to-day coordination of business systems in Taiwan, including ERP, OMS, POS, and the brand's official website.

* Serve as the primary interface between the Taiwan market and IT vendors, responsible for requirement collection, testing, system launch, and issue follow-up.

* Review and streamline business processes and system requirements to ensure alignment between systems, business processes, and actual operational needs.

* Follow up on issues arising from system operations and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution.

3. Business Data & Operational Analysis (20%)

* Monitor key business data including sales, gross margin, inventory, and orders, ensuring data accuracy.

* Prepare regular business reports and analyze sales and operational performance, identify key drivers behind target achievement or underperformance, and provide insights to support business reviews and decision-making.

* Identify business opportunities and risks through data analysis and propose improvement initiatives.

* Establish a regular mechanism for consolidating and reporting daily business data and market information for Taiwan.

4. Commercial & Market Support (10%)

* Gather market intelligence and competitor developments, provide store operation insights and consumer feedback, and support sales analysis and recommendations for business improvement.

* Support the coordination and execution of new store openings, store adjustments, and other special projects in Taiwan.

* Coordinate with external vendors and local business partners according to business needs.

* Support other projects and business initiatives assigned by the regional team.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Business, Management, Supply Chain, or related fields are preferred.

* 6+ years of experience in international retail brands or the footwear/apparel industry, with relevant experience in brand operations, business operations, or project management; strong understanding of retail business and commercial operations.

* Familiarity with the Taiwan retail market and department store operating models.

* Strong cross-functional communication and project coordination skills, with the ability to independently drive business requirements through to implementation.

* Good understanding of retail business processes, with knowledge of store operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes. Experience with ERP, OMS, POS, or other retail business systems is preferred.

* Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business tools, with the ability to independently organize and analyze business data.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.

* Strong sense of ownership, high execution capability, and excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across regional and international teams.

* Good English communication skills.