Job Vacancies at Adidas Group

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

• As the Manager Merchandise Planning eCom, you will build and execute the eCom merchandise Planning, Trading and Allocation strategy for EM South; acting as a key merchandising expert and point of contact for the South African eCom business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and drive the eCom Merchandise planning vision, creating pre and in-season strategy’s aligned to seasonal and yearly financial targets and global guidelines.
• Management inventory position including driving the overall inventory management strategy (RA’s, phasing, replen) and execution with key stakeholders in the business.
• Strategize seasonal Buys working alongside eCom Buying Manager and eCom Merchandise Trading Specialist.
• Work with eCom Merchandise Planning Specialist to drive and execute seasonal OTB Planning & Management.
• Participate in major go-to-market milestones to gain insight to key seasonal brand and BU strategies and initiatives, ensuring they are included in the eCom outlook.
• Along with eCom Buying Manager, present the buy check for sign-off by eCom leads.
• Based on the agreed OTB and the assortment plan, ensure Seasonal Buys are captured by Planning and Trading team in line with key milestones.
• Define and implement best in class eCom KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimization of the eCom experience and driving maximum Net Sales impact.
• Create planning and trading framework to ensure category, division and gender integrity throughout the year. Including in-season trading strategies of top sellers and slow movers.
• Markdown management and SM% optimization through strategic management of inventory portfolio. Including driving strategy and execution of key commercial moments including End of Season Sale, Black Friday and ad-hoc tactical promotional offers as needed by the business.
• Drive omni-channel approach ensuring collaboration and stock sharing opportunities with Concept store and Value Retail teams.
• Stakeholder management. Key point of contact for all eCom Merchandise related insights and queries.
• Work in collaboration with local and Emerging Market functional teams to optimize the consumer journey. (Digital Analytics, Digital Operations, CX, CTC & Brand teams)
• Manage and lead direct reports in line with expected team outputs and talent planning initiatives.

Key Relationships

• DTC Merchandise Team
• eCom HUB Merchandise Team
• EMS CTC
• EM HUB CTC
• Finance
• Supply Chain

BrandKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of retail and / or digital business with commercial mindset, ideally with knowledge of merchandising, financial planning, sales strategies, digital marketing, or online behaviour.
• Experienced in data analysis with strong skills in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge in Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, MicroStrategy or other tools is a plus.
• Understanding of brand building and online consumer perspective.
• Strong influencer and natural collaborator

Fluent in EnglishRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, ideally with a marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
• Merchandising Experience: 5+ years
• eCommerce Experience: 2+ years
• Management Experience: 2+ years

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• This role is responsible for conducting weekly product analysis and making recommendations to the business by reviewing sales & stock, best & worst sellers in order to maximize sales and profitability of the own channel full price store fleet.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for maintaining and evolving all merchandising analytics suite for EM Retail concept stores.
• Work with Marketing and clusters to track product launches and have the appropriate reporting and product launch recaps. Collaborate with franchise team in validating partners data to derive meaningful product insights and analysis.
• Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
• Drive generation of accurate reporting and sales recaps, weekly and ad hoc, including brand initiative products.
• Participate in weekly trading meetings.  Make call outs of missed opportunities in the business.
• Identify and support with promotional opportunities at the category, concept, collection, and article level to maximize sales for both pre-season and in season for all tiers and regions.
• Construct and deliver daily, weekly and monthly metrics reports.
• Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage the Weekly sales & stock intake process and provide key insights on stock/sales.
• Evaluate seasonal option plan in line with Space Management (pre-season).
• Be the SPOC and expert for Power BI.
• KPI’s: Net Sales, Sell-through, Margin, Markdown and Weeks cover

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong passion for product and the “science” of merchandising
• Understanding of retail merchandising is a must 
• Very advanced MS office skills (Excel is a must) and any other retail merchandising process & tool is a clear advantage
• Expertise Power BI is an advantage 
• Ability to create automated and articulated reports valued to the business by synthesizing complex data and translate it in key insights
• Is fast paced, proactive and energetic
• Can work effectively within a diverse, agile team environment and under pressure
• Has excellent analytical and communication skills
• Has a strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities.
• Fluent in English and other language(s) is an advantage
• Functional skills in Retail/Merchandising/Buying in Own Retail and/or eCommerce environments

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics 
• 2-3 years merchandising experience – similar capacity 
• Previous experience in merchandising and/or product marketing

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• This role is responsible for conducting weekly product analysis and making recommendations to the business by reviewing sales & stock, best & worst sellers in order to maximize sales and profitability of the own channel full price store fleet.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for maintaining and evolving all merchandising analytics suite for EM Retail concept stores.
• Work with Marketing and clusters to track product launches and have the appropriate reporting and product launch recaps. Collaborate with franchise team in validating partners data to derive meaningful product insights and analysis.
• Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
• Drive generation of accurate reporting and sales recaps, weekly and ad hoc, including brand initiative products.
• Participate in weekly trading meetings.  Make call outs of missed opportunities in the business.
• Identify and support with promotional opportunities at the category, concept, collection, and article level to maximize sales for both pre-season and in season for all tiers and regions.
• Construct and deliver daily, weekly and monthly metrics reports.
• Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage the Weekly sales & stock intake process and provide key insights on stock/sales.
• Evaluate seasonal option plan in line with Space Management (pre-season).
• Be the SPOC and expert for Power BI.

KPI’s: Net Sales, Sell-through, Margin, Markdown and Weeks cover

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong passion for product and the “science” of merchandising
• Understanding of retail merchandising is a must 
• Very advanced MS office skills (Excel is a must) and any other retail merchandising process & tool is a clear advantage
• Expertise Power BI is an advantage 
• Ability to create automated and articulated reports valued to the business by synthesizing complex data and translate it in key insights
• Is fast paced, proactive and energetic
• Can work effectively within a diverse, agile team environment and under pressure
• Has excellent analytical and communication skills
• Has a strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities.
• Fluent in English and other language(s) is an advantage
• Functional skills in Retail/Merchandising/Buying in Own Retail and/or eCommerce environments

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics 
• 2-3 years merchandising experience – similar capacity 
• Previous experience in merchandising and/or product marketing

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To drive brand and consumer experience by managing a high-volume, strategically positioned Brand Flagship store that represents the adidas brand and product in the most impactful way
• To work in close collaboration with both the Market and Global teams to shape the strategic direction of the Brand Flagship concept in the Market
• To lead the Store Management Team in providing an outstanding consumer experience while maintaining high operational and brand standards.
• To drive store profitability by meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets
• To ensure compliance through proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directives

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Flagship through ensuring outstanding execution of global brand and retail operational standards
• Foster a positive culture in the store and enable the Store Management team to create an active, authentic and consumer-centric culture in the store
• Understand the concept and strategic importance of the Brand Flagship store and think broadly for the organization when setting the direction of the store and creating brand advocacy
• Develop and lead the execution of a visionary, well thought-out business plan for the Brand Flagship
• Provide input and feedback to different departments and global teams in order to achieve the Brand Flagship ambition
• Support and coach the leadership team and associates to drive sales and meet key performance indicators, while managing expenses to increase profitability and drive brand advocacy 
• Partner with Store Management Teams to hire, develop and build a high performing team
• Hold P&L accountability for the Brand Flagship store
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with both the global and the Market organizations 
• Collaborate with Line Manager to develop clear action plans for the Brand Flagship and thrive to achieve objectives, deliverables and timelines
• Communicate and provide visibility on product needs/other operational needs and opportunities to the Line Manager
• Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained  
• Ensure consistent implementation of all global programs, initiatives and strategies within the Brand Flagship
• Leverage global and local tools to lead the performance management, succession, recruiting, hiring and development activities, resulting in high employee engagement 
• Promote a high-performance culture in the Brand Flagship by setting clear expectations, holding employees accountable, creating an effective and efficient work environment, and setting goals that focus the team on key drivers that impact success 
• Take clear accountability for training and execution in store in all areas, including business, operations, sales/customer service, and visual merchandising, while also coordinating with Sales Academy to ensure all employees are trained in Retail Standards 
• Ensure all team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge in all stores  
• Ensure timely completion of all recordkeeping associated with applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, salary reviews, counselling, disciplinary actions and terminations 
• Produce results under a variety of situations/market conditions and overcomes barriers to the company’s success in compliance with corporate guidelines 
• Work with the Store Managers to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder  

Key Relationships: 

• Consumers, Peers, Key Retail Support Functions i.e Marketing Activations, VM, Operations, Vendors and Supports Functions,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions and influence outcomes
• Ability to use critical thinking and creative ways to solve problems
• Ability to make recommendations that effectively resolve problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence across different levels and departments
• Thrives under ambiguity; open to change and act as advocate for the ‘new’
• Open to feedback; able to keep composure in stressful situations
• Passion for adidas brand and for sport
• Proficient with MS applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other computer software (Internet, POS Systems, etc)