Buying Assistant Manager

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

Buying Assistant Manager

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.
• Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• University Degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience