Management Assistant Em Temporary jobs at Adidas in Canada, Calgary

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
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Department: Finance

Director Reporting Line: Director Data & Analytics

Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line: -

GSMS Grade: P1

Data & Analytics

• Develop data analysis / reporting (regular and ad hoc) to meet cross-functional requirements (in collaboration with cross-functional business users)
  • Develop new report/dashboard for key initiatives and projects
  • Consolidate multiple business questions and develop solutions with business logic
  • Data visualization and to provide data insights
• Enhance organization’s overall data capabilities and use of data (including supporting the development of additional data sources, analytic capabilities, or IT tools as required)
• Ensure data accuracy and on time delivery

Processes: Data Analysis

• Collect and synthesize data from existing systems and sources
• Identify and support new data collection requirements (as required)

Processes: Decision-support tools

• Turn ad hoc technical analyses into reusable, user-friendly models, reports, and tools
• Train and support business users to use tools themselves on an on-going basis

Training

• Provide trainings to key & end users for basic understanding of BI tools and report definition across teams.
• Maintain training materials

Others

• Special projects: Engage on major cross-functional projects (as required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced data and analytic techniques – experience with and expertise in large dataset manipulation and data mining.
• Solid business sense and critical-thinking ability – able to solve problems using both conventional judgment and ad-hoc analysis.
• Experience in business intelligence concept & tools, e.g. Power Query/Pvt/BI, Databricks, etc. SQL & Python knowledge preferred.
• Proactively defines goals and attacks them with creativity.
• Willingness to learn about all aspects of the business.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in business reporting and analysis in multinational companies.
• Experience with a global consumer goods brand, modern retailer, or market research firm.
• Familiar with big data ecosystem.
• University degree or above, major in Math/ Statistics or other business-related qualification preferred.
• High proficiency or expertise with database, statistical and business intelligence systems (e.g., Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, R, Python).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Support to execute NAM Channel and Account product assortment plan that delivers target growth and strengthens Brand Health KPIs working in close co-operation with the

Key Responsibilities

• With guidance and support, work closely with category merchandising and sales, execute the product vision and proposition within channel ensuring brand and channel goals are met
• Within the identified channel, help execute and manage the optimum category/ product assortment to deliver against the agreed targets
• In conjunction with NAM category, Global SMU and sales, execute the account product strategy and roadmap
• Creation of a seasonal assortment plans incorporating all relevant categories and franchises
• Support on briefing and delivery of SMU products and managing the process
• Help drive sales, margin and share growth, ensuring all commercial and strategic goals are met

• Manage the range proposition process from start of season through sell out ensuring smooth account interaction process
• Plan to space key locations and doors
• In conjunction with Brand Merchandising partners, Global SMU and sales execute the account product strategy and roadmap
• Understand range needs from all accounts within channel
• Provide regular analysis of sell-through performance of all facets to the relevant category teams and contribute to strategic planning based on that analysis
• Manage in line / SMU product merchandising process for account
• Support and/or be the product marketing point of contact both internally and externally for relevant categories
• Conduct relevant reporting activities to measure the efficiency, adoption, and commercial success of the range season over season
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Finance, Merch Planning and SCM functions as appropriate
• Understand the retail environment including distribution points, share of buy, competitor ranges and pricing strategies
• Secure visibility of account range proposition to BUs and global teams through systems management and communication process

Key Relationships

• Merchandising/Category teams
• Sales teams
• Merch Planning, SCM, Finance/ Demand Planning, Business Development
• CoE Retail, Wholesale and eCommerce

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional maturity
• Collaborative with strong communication skills
• Influencing skills and ability to make fact based decisions
• Strong analytical skills
• Consumer centricity
• Structured, organized and process orientated
• Previous experience in Category Management or Merchandising/ Ranging/ SMU / Sales
• Business acumen, ability to assume a broader perspective (cross-markets/ global)
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
• Fluent in English
• Ability to travel domestic and international up to 5%

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in business preferred, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
• Category Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising Experience or account marketing / sales: 1-3 years

• adidas 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.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

JOB PURPOSE Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer. • As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc. • Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received. • Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis. • Ensure that Company assets and stock is secured at all times in order to alleviate shrinkage. • Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team. • Attain proficiency with the point of sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure. • Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals. • Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays. • Maintaining general housekeeping standards • Safekeeping of Company assets If at any time you are not sure about any of the above responsibilities, please ask your Manage

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by:

• Passionately inspiring consumer loyalty to the Brand

• Effectively serving and selling to customers

• Diligently executing store operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and use all available store resources to meet or exceed them
• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations

• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values

• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions

• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand
• Adhere to all established policies and procedures

• Execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards

• Process merchandise deliveries quickly and effectively, and constantly replenish merchandising fixtures to ensure the store’s entire product offer is represented on the sales floor
• Complete cash register transactions quickly and accurately

• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom, and the sales floor

• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective, and efficient manner

• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members

• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job

• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance

AUTHORITIES:

• Not Applicable

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Customers

• Peers and Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Fluent speaker of Polish and intermediate speaker of English
• Retail Professional Competencies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably between 1-2 months working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment

• Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills

KEY FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the implementation of key merchandising strategic priorities in buying for FRS channel and in line with the business and SEA DTC Buying framework.
• To steer and own forecast in the market for adidas partners.
• Work with SEA and Buying Manager/ DTC Lead on reviewing the Franchise market Open-To-Buy (OTB) and highlight and raise concerns to ensure the buy is based on a fact-based analytical approach.
• To ensure given the value feedback/recommendations for buying submission from franchise partners.
• To review and suggest the right buying analysis by categories for franchise partners.
  Support our franchise partners to ensure their buy meets DTC alignment by giving them the right range recommendations per store based on SEA Assortment Planning seasonal strategy guideline.
• Monitor our franchise store merchandising status on a regular basis and guide them properly to be aligned with SEA direction & Key Responsibilities Function.
• To oversee the optimal flow of merchandise including fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning.
• Implement and jointly work with Store Operations and drive development to ensure grading/option plan is in line with space management (pre-season).
• To implement key product planning reports that help evaluate the business goals and ensure findings are considered in strategy establishment.
• Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders. (Pre and Post Season input will be needed.)
• To review size ratios for the new season and take necessary corrective action prior to order placement from franchise partners.
• To conduct regular analysis and prepare a comprehensive report related to buying/merchandising SEA Buying (pre-, in- and post-season).
  

To drive and steer Benchmark and KPIs on productivity and sell through, aligned with HUB on the following KPIs:
Net sales target.

Backlog cancellation Rate.

Return Rate

Sell Through.

Inventory on hand.
• Bachelor's Degree in any course/related field
• At least 3 years experience in Order Management, Inventory Management and Customer Service. Someone with Merchandising experience is also welcome to apply. Preferably in apparel, fashion, footwear, retail or FMCG industry
• Good English communication skills both in oral and written
• Has knowledge in Microsoft Office- Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint