Assistant Manager, Buying

Purpose/ MissionThis role is responsible for supporting the Buying Manager with Merchandise Planning, providing analysis, insight, and recommended actions as to what drives commercial outcomes in Retail stores. This includes maximizing the profitability of Retail by ensuring the correct product is bought in the right volumes and size ratios for the local market. The role plays a critical role in working with Retail Operations, Category Management, and Visual Merchandising in planning for how the categories and divisions will land in-stores upon execution.

AccountabilitiesPre-SeasonEstablish Commercial Inputs cadence with Retail Operations and use the input to build a request on Range Architecture needed by the Channel to achieve commercial targetsWork in collaboration with the Buying Manager, Category Managers, and Visual Merchandising to forecast and land in Retail stores the assortment reflective of the country’s strategic prioritiesIdentify commercial opportunities for the channel and ensure the linelist reflects this; else, initiate a request to add these into the rangeWork with Buying Manager on the Open-To-Buy (OTB); highlight and raise concerns to ensure the buy is based on both historical full price sales and future potential (trend)Use sell thru/sell out data in all Buying decisions; keep in-tune with current and upcoming trendsWork with Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to develop option plans that are aligned to the consumer needs and stores’ space allocationSteer and support the enhancement of all product planning systems and tools to suit world class merchandising practicesProvide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders (Pre and Post Season)In-SeasonConduct frequent analysis of product performance and work with Retail Operations and In-Season Trading to develop actions around maximizing opportunities and mitigating lossesAnalyze inventory thru monthly OTB and take necessary actionsMonitor product delivery and ensure stores across stores are stocked with the right level and quality of inventory Take action to optimally flow of end of season stocks (PLC management)Support all Store Openings/Closings/Remodels in regards to product/assortmentCommunicate with Retail Operations and Store leaders to get insights on consumer insightKPIsCategory Net Sales vs Category BuyFull Price Sell Thru of CampaignsMOH, Rate of SaleCategory , Divisions , Gender Share of businessTerminal Stock/Pull OutSize Viability*Key RelationshipsCountry GMCountry DTC LeadCountry Retail Operations teamCountry Marketing teamSEA MerchandisingCompliances Observe global and local policies and procedures in all dealings;Support Hub/Cluster/Country changes and directions;Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to timeEducationProfessional background/ Experience:

University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experienceMerchandising Experience: 2-3 yearsadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.