Merchandise Specialist Trading and Allocation DTC - EM South at adidas Group

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of the Market Retail by implementing all day-to-day trading of the department by reviewing sales and stock and ensuring all in- season activity is focused upon delivering planned sales, margin, and terminal stock objectives. timely assist and ensure the execution of the initial allocations and in-season replenishments. Implements all immediate training needs of direct reports

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the company direction and the market merchandising framework.
• Responsible for the weekly monitoring of KPIs and assist in the implementation of the in-season replenishment of stocks and consolidations according to store performance
• Seasonal size analysis and segmentation review.
• Utilize pre-season and in-season planning and projections throughout the year to ensure sufficient stock levels.
• Proactively provide relevant in-depth analysis to support planning trade decisions.
• Responsible for the preparation of mark-downs for DTC channels as required within given framework and in line with market and global strategy
• Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist seniors with building range plans in collaboration with DTC team. Provide the historical analysis to effectively support and build the range/assortment plan.
• Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
• Action the optimal flow of merchandise incl. fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning.
• Specialize in merchandising systems and tools and eager to learn new systems to ensure smooth business operations.
• Store visits as needed and advised by the business.

Key Relationships:

• Local: Stores, Retail Ops, Order Book Fulfillment, CTC, SCM, VM, Brand

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Structured, organized, and process oriented
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong work ethic
• Intermediate to advanced MS office skills (Excel is a must)
• Understanding of relevant Retail management and back office systems

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics
• 3-4 years merchandising experience – similar capacity