Jobs at Adidas in Canada, Calgary

• A competitive salary • Retail bonus scheme • Generous employee discounts on adidas product
• Career development with an iconic global sports brand
Responsibilities include assisting the Store Manager & Assistant Manager in:

• Supporting the day-to-day stockroom operations with logistics, inventory management and stock to floor service to provide a premium consumer experience
• Supports store management team by providing feedback on the required resources within the store to achieve all Stockroom Operational needs and to deliver and maintain a Premium Stockroom Model
• Represent the adidas brand/company values and products in an inspiring and impactful way.
• Drives and ensures compliance with Global Retail operational directives, processes, policies and standards within the store back of house, proposing ideas and solutions to build a world class Factory Outlet experience.
• Drives profitability of store by meeting or exceeding sales and profit targets.
• Supports store management team by providing consumers with outstanding experience while meeting or exceeding commercial goals.

• Retail Team Leader of men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwear • Stockroom Procedures

• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
• You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
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Referrals:
• Please note that referrals are subject to the adidas Candidate Referral Policy
• Referral Bonuses are only applicable to current employees of the adidas Pacific
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Business Partnering & Communication

• You are an outgoing personality partnering with various business functions (such as Regional Tax Leads, Finance Managers of Subs, Business Units at HQ) and Senior Management (Taxes, Group Reporting, Group Accounting, Treasury, Controlling and senior management of other functions) on international tax issues and, where required in the underlying context, also on general tax matters such as VAT, CIT, WHT.
• Enable fact-based decisions by creating transparency on tax implications of (existing or new) business models, product creation, supply chain processes etc.
• Contribute to business projects which have tax implications, develop and help implement tax efficient solutions, e.g. in Supply-Chain/Marketing related Rollouts, in structuring new business models, in redesigning internal processes such as tax-efficient compensation of Group functions and Subs functions
• Develop and implement adequate communication packages to present results, recommendations and solutions.

Innovation

• A demonstrated passion for staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the tax field, combined with the ability to design and implement innovative methods to enhance processes and systems.
• Develop and implement advanced analytical tools to e.g. monitor transfer pricing compliance by subsidiaries, including tracking periodic reporting requirements, reviewing changes in local tax laws, and analyzing transactional data using tax analytics and big data.

Strategy

• Develop new processes and standards / policies and deliver results with direct impact on the department and overall targets of the company.
• Significantly contribute to the achievement of the department strategy by ensuring overall tax compliance of the group entities and by assisting with managing the Group’s overall tax expenditure

Analysis / Reporting

• Identify significant improvement potential by assessing a group entity’s tax position, derive solutions where problems arise or are expected to arise and facilitate related decisions.

Functional Expertise

• Provide comprehensive expertise for assigned functional areas and processes towards team and business partners.
• Ensure smooth operation of the business by taking on ownership for related actions, e.g. support and (co-) manage tax/TP audits.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Finance Directors and Finance Managers of the Subs
• Regional Tax Functions
• HQ Controlling, Planning, Group Accounting
• Global Operations / Logistics, Supply Chain and Sourcing Functions
• Corporate Legal
• Business Units at Corporate HQ and regional HQs (including Tech, Strategy etc.)

External:

• Revenue Authorities
• Statutory and Tax Advisors
• Law and advisory Firms
• Representatives of governments and municipalities

Business Partnering & Communication

• Comprehensive business understanding of international TP regulations and practices
• High degree of customer orientation (sales, design etc.)
• Ability to maneuver in consistently changing environment by tracking regulatory changes significantly impacting the groups position
• Ability to operate cross-functionally (e.g. with Controlling/BA, Treasury, Legal and Accounting/Reporting and Sales functions) and understand external business drivers
• Thorough understanding of the complexity, interactions and dynamics within an international company, i.e. having an in-depth understanding of the Group’s value chain across all brands and Markets.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate including influencing and driving consensus among diverse stakeholder
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken)

Strategy

• Ability to think and act strategically

Analysis / Reporting

• Proven expertise in analyzing extensive datasets from diverse sources to evaluate the tax and TP impacts of restructuring the Group's value chain within specific segments.

Knowledge

• University degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Law, ideally with focus on Tax/Accounting
• First contact with ERP systems such as SAP-AFS/S4H and CFIN
• Proficiency in using data analytics tools like Power BI to analyze tax data and streamline decision-making

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant practical experience in international Tax, including professional background in International Tax, Transfer Pricing and/or Tax Reporting.
• Professional experience at “Big 4” or with multinational group preferred

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Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

• The hours are part-time and will vary based on business needs.

• You must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Three to six months’ experience working in a retail environment preferred.

• Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills required.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Why adidas? Here’s just some of the rewards:

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• After the first year of employment, education assistance for employees working 20+ hours a week.

• A generous Employee Discount.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

• Drive category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs

Key Responsibilities

• Influence and implement strategic category direction for adidas Training category & be responsible for the business success of it incl. setting forecasts, local prices, size range, RID and Sell-through
• Be the Korean market & consumer expert for Training category and category interface between Global BU, Market functions, and channels (business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
• Define the category range by main channel within guidelines by Global BU and Market Planning team, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation
• Define channels allocation for global allocated products
• Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. global mandatory range, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, MG, etc.
• Responsible for sample ordering for categories in charge
• Manage samples (i.e. checking and displaying at showroom) in cooperation with Market MOPS
• Monitor systems and file management for categories in charge: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
• Work closely with Brand Communications / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar and its local execution
• Contribute to the development of business Mid – Long Term division plan in alignment with global vision

• Category NS, Go-in Margin
• Sell-out
• Forecast & data accuracy
• NPS
• Market share
• Achievement of key SBP initiatives

• Market Brand P&I, AP, Brand Activation, MOPS
• Market PMO, Finance(Demand Planning), SCM
• Market Channels
• Global BUs

• Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication or sales experience;
• Result-oriented; Strong numerical / analytical skills;
• Willing and able to travel on a regular basis.
• Must have the ability to influence others within organization
• Effective presentations to large audiences
• Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Korean
• Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.
• Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.)

• University degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.
• At least 5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with 3 years in product management or retail merchandising.
• Sporting goods industry experience preferred.
• Passion for training, sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives

Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Store Manager in:

• Managing, motivating, and leading the team to achieve KPIs, sales targets, and an exceptional customer experience
• Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success
• Effectively managing all retail operations within a fashion store environment

• Be a role model and lead your team for customer service and meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations
• Guide and train all team members within your assigned area on brand product knowledge and customer service
• Coordinate team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards
• Coordinate team members to ensure most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock-to-floor process
• Share best practices to drive the overall store team performanceRequirements:
To be successful in your application, you will have a solid retail sales background with a proven track record of success in a similar retail leadership or supervisory position, consistently leading a team to achieve budgeted sales. You will be motivated, energetic, passionate about achievement, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Experience in the following will be highly regarded:
• Retail leadership experience in men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwearHow do I apply?
• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
• You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
• Applications which do not attach a cover letter which addresses the job requirements specific to adidas will not be considered.
• Applications will only be accepted through the steps above
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.Referrals:
• Please note that referrals are subject to the adidas Candidate Referral Policy
• Referral Bonuses are only applicable to current employees of the adidas PacificAbout adidas
adidas Retail Careers http://www.adidasretailjobs.com/
adidas Jobs http://adidas-group.jobs/
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