Buying Assistant Manager

Buying Assistant Manager Opportunities at adidas

Please note that we are currently hiring two Assistant Managers Buying, one focusing on Lifestyle and the other on Performance categories, and that this vacancy serves to apply for both positions.

General Purpose
• Assisting in the development and execution of buying strategies, from pre-season forecasting and range planning to in-season trading and markdown management.• Delivering financial and range efficiency targets for specific categories.• Managing and maintaining all range management systems.• Managing stakeholder relationships with BU’s in Europe and within the eCom organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the execution for specific category ranges, from pre-season forecasting to End of Season Sale management, as per agreed targets and objectives.
• Pre–season forecasting based on handover information (in alignment with European merchandising teams) and agreed OTB & range size targets.
• Range handover to key stakeholders with final forecasting and launch phasing.
• In-season range management for optimal performance.
• Alignment with all key stakeholders (prior to actual online introduction date) to drive a timely and efficient launch.

• Deliver financial and range efficiency targets for specific categories. Responsible and accountable for Net sales, Sell through, Std. margin.
• Manage and maintain all range management systems (both pre-season and in-season).• Align with Product Content, Demand Planning, DVM and Marketing Activation to ensure smooth, on-time and impactful product launches online.

• Follow buying process for adidas eCommerce and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans.
• Manage market seasonal stock position assuring the right volumes are available in e-com store(s) and distribution centers.• Lead market in–season trading, assuring timely sales forecast by product for the chain, stock intakes, and in-season markdowns.• Leverage a data driven insights to influence range decisions.• Work with global/market colleagues to define and implement best in class eCom buying best practices and KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimization of the eCom experience through product and ranging decisions• Perform general administrative duties including scheduling meetings, managing documentation, and updating internal trackers• Support reporting needs and internal communication flow through preparation of summaries, presentations, and follow-ups

Key Relationships:

• Planning & Trading
• European BU
• Demand Planning
• Digital Activation
• Consumer Experience

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Specialist with technical skills in pre-season Buying for a multichannel direct-to-consumer (own retail, franchise, and e-com) global brand
• Deep knowledge of merchandising topics and broad knowledge of other functional areas involved in the Buying process.
• A focus on data analytics to inform fact-based forecasting / decision making is a must.
• Fluent in English.
• University Degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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