Retail Assistant M/f/d jobs at Adidas in Canada, Calgary

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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• 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.

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

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.

• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.

• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.

• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.

• Well-developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• 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.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.

• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

A generous Benefits Package which includes:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

• 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 AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to 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 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount ​.3512​ hours per day that increases with years of service, ​seven​ paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is [$18.95-$24.64]. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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 & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION: You contribute to the store sales and adidas profit targets by: • Passionately inspiring and serving and selling to our consumers • Diligently executing store operations • Contributing to a culture of consumer centricity within the store KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Actively connect and engage with consumers entering the store • Be aware of store KPI's (key performance indicators) and contribute to store sales • Responsible for improving the consumer experience by executing the CONNECT-ENGAGE-INSPIRE service standards • Be a Brand advocate, consistently exhibiting the 3 Cs (Confidence, Collaboration and Creativity) • Use seasonal product and Brand knowledge effectively during consumer interactions • Communicate product features and benefits, and unique selling points clearly to address consumer needs • Connect our Consumers to relevant digital & omnichannel tools to provide a seamless shopping experience • Be aware of all omnichannel related sales tools • Guide our Consumers through the digital touchpoints in the store • 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 sales transactions quickly and accurately while adhering to cash protection procedures • Uses selling expertise to maximize opportunities at the cash desk to create add-on sales and build customer loyalty • Minimize loss in the stockroom and the sales floor • Perform all store operations in a safe, effective, and efficient manner • Comply with all operational policies and procedures • Maintain an appealing, easy to shop environment, for Consumers by executing visual merchandising and house-keeping standards • Know the store KPIs and how you personally contribute to them • Plays a role in maximizing sales and minimizing loss • Keeps an up-to-date awareness of our competitors • Offers suggestions and ideas on how to improve operations and processes • Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members • Communicates a desire for ongoing learning, and welcomes all available opportunities to increase own and store performance • Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve performance • Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job • Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve performance • Always work with a team-first mindset, fully respecting all colleagues and actively contributing to making adidas an inclusive and welcoming environment for all AUTHORITIES: • Not Applicable KEY RELATIONSHIPS: • Consumers • Peers and Supervisor KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: • 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