Specialist Accounting Ukraine jobs at Adidas in Canada, Calgary

Key Responsibilities:

• facilitatingall necessary process steps.
• Support all administrative tasks with regard to employee changes, such as issuing new letters or other required documents
• First point of contact for employees and line managers for all standard questions (or re-routing to payroll/benefits). Processes and answers all incoming tickets, phone calls and emails within the scope of service catalogue.
• Maintain current HR systems and be responsible for data accuracy management
• Responsible for monthly local and global reporting activities including non-payroll relevant data audits and standard reporting
• Tracking of paperwork and employee eFile maintenance
• Work closely with Payroll department to ensure employee data integrity
• Ownership of ticketing for respective HR Management and business area.
• Partners to ensure constant and proper information flow. Process requests timely to meet deadlines in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Keep knowledge base up to date in close cooperation with all HR Services Specialists

Key Relationships:

• HR Business Partners (Junior Management up to Senior Management)
• HR Services & Rewards Teams
• Talent Management & Talent Acquisition
• Line Managers

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills & Customer Service attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Excellent organization skills with a strong attention to detail
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Energetic, proactive manner and action oriented behavior

Requisite Education and Experience:

• University Degree (Bachelor)
• Bachelor degree or 2 years related experience
• Specialization in HR management preferred
• Strong MS-Office (MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint) user-knowledge
• Ideally SAP-HR working knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy a holistic and consistent Retail training approach to that provides channel specific capabilities while identifying and maximizing cross-channel synergie
• Maintain yearly training budget and calendar for market and countries to optimize resource allocation and ensure existing and new programs are deployed across channels accordingly
• Manage KPI´s and monitor implementation of tools/programs to assess quality of trainings at retail and measure the impact to the business
• Deploy training models, plans and modules to support the knowledge increase of the trainers and retail store staff in Brands, Products and Benefits
• Align business needs assessment and develop appropriate training plans for countries learning gaps to develop tools and training plans according to the country needs
• Provide input on high potentials based on training/coaching experiences
• Control monthly budget usage and report to manager

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• University degree or equivalent education required
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of functional area
• Minimum 2 years experience in job or job function

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.

This position requires a bold mindset oriented to innovation, cultural relevance, and impact-driven actions, always anchored in data and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Brand Communications planning and execution for Running and Training categories in Colombia.
• Execute regional and local campaigns aligned with the LAM calendar and strategy, ensuring full integration across media, social, PR, and activations.
• Own the launch and expansion of Splits in Colombia, in coordination with the market and LAM teams.
• Lead the communications strategy for adidas Runners in Colombia, ensuring alignment with global and regional direction, and building relevance through storytelling, PR, and digital channels.
• Support cross-category initiatives by working closely with other brand and commercial teams to amplify brand impact across all touchpoints.
• Manage local, regional, and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and consistent messaging across the brand ecosystem.
• Manage external agencies (creative, media, PR), ensuring clear briefing, on-time delivery, and consistency with brand positioning.
• Ensure operational excellence through tools like EIMs, budget tracking, and performance measurement.
• Own the product buying process for communications purposes (PR seeding, activations, storytelling), ensuring alignment with business goals and maximizing brand heat in key categories.
• Use tools such as Ipsos, Kantar, and Segmenta to analyze brand performance and derive insights that shape future strategies and actions.
• Bring a strong innovation mindset to challenge the status quo and propose fresh, disruptive ways to connect with consumers and communities.
• Ensure campaigns and activations are connected to business results, with a focus on driving purchase intent and supporting category sell-out.

Key Relationships:

• Brand Comms Team
• Regional BU’s (Running, Training, and others)
• CTC’s (Running, Training, and others)
• Sales Channels Teams
• Global and LAM Brand Activation Teams
• External Agencies (Creative, Media, PR)
• adidas Runners Captains and Community

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of brand communications, storytelling, campaign planning, and activations
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external agencies
• Passion for sports, culture, and innovation
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills
• Analytical mindset and experience using consumer insights tools (Ipsos, Kantar, Segmenta)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
• At least 3–5 years of experience in brand marketing or related areas
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Experience in running or performance-related categories is a plus

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To support the Key Account business in order to achieve sales & profitability objectives
• To support the Senior Manager Account Operations in order to achieve departmental goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation and conversion of orderbook – communication of product availability and managing deliveries
• Communication with the Senior Key Account Managers in order to plan and develop the Key Account Management processes
• Reviewing customer requirements in consultation with the Senior Key Account Managers and working together to define the respective service level
• Customer relationship building in order to discuss current topics and gain greater insight into the organisations and business requirements of these customers
• Internal adidas collaboration (e.g. Supply Chain Mgmt/Distribution Centres) to improve current service levels
• Providing the Senior Manager Account Operations with support in projects and workshops with a view to achieving departmental goals
• Working as a key user and/or tester in system- and process-based IT projects, as well as updating and adapting the test scenarios

Key Relationships:

• Internal Direct Account Team: Sales, Marketing, Finance
• Internal (adidas): Supply Chain Management, Area Distribution Centres
• External (Foot Locker Europe): Operations, Planners & Buyers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong conflict management capabilities and excellent communication skills
• Process-oriented mindset
• Highly customer-oriented and cost-oriented approach
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Excel) & SAP
• Fluency in English (written and verbal

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience of providing customer support in the field of customer service, sales or logistics

To manage an end-to-end process of Pacific new store openings, renovations & showrooms setup, included but not limited to store Layouts review, Capacity Calculation, Plug & Play, VM tools orders, ISC updates, Supplier management and strong alignment with Store Development team on all VM tools ordering & shipping process.

• Accountable for all Pacific New Stores / Renovations layouts revision in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (Store Development, Buying and Merchandising, Omni ordering & Execution, Retail, Sales & Partners) across Pacific.

• Accountable for providing capacity calculation for the Buying and Merchandising team of new openings / renovations to support them in allocating the right products assortment against the store space.

• Accountable for all Plug & Play production & Visual Merchandising orders for all countries across Pacific.

• Responsible for alignment with Store Development, District Omni Execution & Logistics teams in terms of store opening planning & logistics.

• Accountable for providing the Store Development team with all Visual Merchandising tools & fittings needed for all New Openings, Renovations & all tools needed to upgrade stores across Pacific.

• Working closely with District Omni Execution teams to elevate & enhance the consumer journey for all new openings, renovations including the existing stores

• Responsible for all POS production, delivery and execution direction for District Omni Execution teams, for new store openings & renovations across Pacific.

• Accountable for showrooms’ preseason planning in terms of stakeholder’s alignment, planning category space plan and to order all necessary Visual Merchandising tools if needed.

• Responsible for all budget management and PO creation related to the Visual Merchandising tools of all new openings & renovations across Pacific.

• Successful delivery of all the (New openings, Renovations & Stores upgrade) as per the given timelines

• Seasonal Showrooms Setup (Layout Revision, Plug & Play, Capacity Calculation, Visual Merchandising tools)

• Budget management

• Retail & Sales Heads per Country

• Store Development

• Market Omni ordering and execution

• CTC team

• Key Partners & Accounts

• EM/PAC VM Peer Group

• Deep knowledge in retail Visual Merchandising, combining theoretical with practical experience

• Working well and developing effective relationships with diverse team

• Project management experience

• Strong organisational skills & flexibility

• Specialist in Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Power point) AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

• Experience of initiating & running a model store process

• Experience of store openings on a multi-national & high-volume basis

• Experience of working with wholesale whilst working for an over-arching brand

• International exposure, preferably having worked and lived in different countries/continents

• English fluency required

• University degree in Business or Marketing or Visual Merchandising equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years progressive work experience in Retail, specifically Visual Merchandising