דרושים Sr Specialist Digital Performance Activation Brand Adidas ב-Adidas ב-Pakistan, Lahore

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

Credit and Collections are responsible for performing daily activities such as Dunning and Collection, Dispute management and Credit Management. The team deliver all activities in timely manner and with the required quality. The team supports projects, including process standardisation, tools implementation and other ad hoc projects.

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• Handle medium size Customer Portfolio
• Secure timely collection of receivables by working closely with the customer and other finance teams and resolving the causes of non-payment
• Drive timely collection by following up on overdue invoices with customers, collection agencies and end consumers.
• Manage customer relationship, and escalate issue resolution
• Assess & review the credit risk on the customer on regular basis, calculate and suggest the required credit limits
• Decide on the release of the blocked orders and ensure timely release
• Provide insight in the development of the accounts receivable position of the customer to sales and finance teams
• Manage the relationship with customer service and other stakeholders in the business.
• Identify the improvement opportunities and support their implementation
• Ensure the lowest possible write off for uncollectable balances
• Provide insight into the calculation of the required provision for uncollectable balances
• Support ongoing projects for the implementation of technology solutions
• Support requests from partner Finance department
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls over the work performed

  Key Relationships:

  • Cash Application Teams
  • Customer Service Teams
  • Record to Report Teams
  • Market Finance

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Good Finance Acumen
  • Experience with SAP
  • Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish in a business setting
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and high degree of customer orientation
  • Good Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Self-motivated and self-directed individual
  • Availability to travel for periods of 3 to 4 weeks

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree
• 2 plus years relevant work experience in the accounting / business area
• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

The Manager Digital Marketing is responsible for indicating the overall digital strategy of the BU in connection with brand management function and delivering innovative and leading execution in digital media.

• Lead the overall digital strategy within the business unit, including which tools, activities and execution will deliver the best return.
• Monitor that the strategy and initiatives are flawlessly executed.
• Coordinate agencies on the creation and development of digital campaigns and initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional departments to ensure flawless execution and seamless connection plans: eComm, IT, Media, PR, Customer Service, CRM, Retail, etc.
• Research and coordinate external resources and partners to service the global strategy.
• Process and suggest priorities in order to get the best return from the allocated budget.
• Involve digital analytics to monitor success of digital campaigns and shape future strategies.
• Coordinate and distribute documentation of project information with internal and external groups.
• Utilize internal resources (digital analytics and research) to deliver consumer insights which inform the business unit global strategy.

• Brand adidas: other BUs
• adidas Ecomm
• adidas Local Markets
• adidas Finance / Controlling
• adidas Procurement
• Creative Agencies
• External partners and key accounts

• Good interpersonal/communication skills and level of strategic thinking.
• Experience in marketing digital campaign development and execution.
• Deep understanding of an ever-changing marketing landscape and experience in project management.
• Experience with digital production process and technical nature of developing digital marketing initiatives.
• Ability to collaborate and manage platforms and tools used by multiple functions as well as ability to manage and / or collaborate with internal and external cross-functional groups: product marketing, communications, social, digital.

• Working knowledge of:
  • Office software,
  • Development languages (including but not limited to: HTML, DHTML, Flash, Javascript, XML, asp, java, CSS),
  • Analytics systems,
  • Standard CMS platforms
  • Digital channels (social, owned and emerging technologies).

• Understanding of and passion for the sports and fashion/entertainment industry.
• Good presentation and organizational skills.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Retail, Digital or a related field. Master Degree / MBA a plus.
• 4+ years’ industry and / or relevant work experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills.

• Dynamic Industry:With sports playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both on and off the field, we operate in a highly attractive industry with lots of potentials.
• Innovative Environment:We push the boundaries of products, quality, experiences, and services based on our deep understanding of our consumers and the authenticity of the adidas brand.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Support the strategic initiatives and process optimization by developing new data analytics and leveraging digital tools to facilitate management decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of data analytics and reporting deliverables for sourcing teams
• Support business process improvements via automation and data management
• Help elevate effectiveness and capacity of Digital Transformation efforts for sourcing & production development teams
• Design and implement decision support tool/system for supplier business performance
• Collect, analyze, synthesize & present data for decision making
• Support organization of key events e.g. supplier meetings

Key Relationships:

• Liaison Offices, and other functions in sourcing and product development, i.e. planning, materials, quality, costing, sustainable sourcing, product creation, etc.
• Sourcing senior leadership team
• Data and Analytics team
• Corporate IT and Data Management

Required main study courses:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Computer Science (or any other major with demonstrated interest in supply chain operations, data analytics and coding skills)

Required skills:

• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)
• Working knowledge of MS Excel is required
• Tech savvy, comfortable with algorithms, ability and desire to learn new tools
• Comfortable in using AI tools in ethical manners
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, Databricks, VBA, or other programming languages/data tools would be a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance for internal customers on GBS S2P processes and policies and resolve queries for internal customers and suppliers

• Facilitate efficient use of the Source To Pay system (Ariba Guided Buying)

• Review of payment proposals for adidas subsidiaries

• Analyze suppliers accounts and update accordingly
• Secure timely cross-checks on regular controls, as needed
• Perform quality checks on Purchase requests, Non-Trade related

• Managing different queries from suppliers and business partners (e-mail, phone)

• Ensure timely analysis of Debit balance accounts by working closely with suppliers and other finance teams. Ensure they are balanced by resolving the causes of non-payment, requesting missing and complementary information and executing proper follow ups

Key Relationships:

• Internal Controls
• Other GBS departments
• Local markets
• Management
• Suppliers

Pre-requisits:

• Strong Finance Acumen
• Solid experience with SAP
• Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Serbian/Croatian in a business setting
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Solid interpersonal skills, navigate easily within complex organizations, connect with a variety functions, audiences, management styles, or cultures
• Highly results driven and self-motivated team player with compassion, integrity, trust and perseverance
• Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the Adidas Global Business Services Center according to the requirements of the company Accounting Manual and specific group policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Ledger accounts reconciliation, accounts review and provide variances explanations by investigating and following up on differences

• Handling, monitoring, and posting different types of journal entries and clearings

• Tax calendar management to avoid fines and penalties

• Raise a booking request to AP team for Tax declaration

• Raise a payment request to Treasury team for Tax declaration.

• Monitoring and following up on differences between systems interfaces

• Support the successful execution of all Tax accounting activities, ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner

• Perform period-end closing activities such as accruals, provisions, balance sheet reclassifications, and late adjustments.

• Close contact with the local Finance Teams across Adidas subsidiaries and other GBS located in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, handling daily queries such as mismatch–aging in intercompany and non-reconciled items in open reconciliations.

• Support team lead/ Manager in daily operations, KPI measurement, Audit request, Internal controls and other improvement initiatives

Key Relationships:

• Market finance

• Process Owners

• IT & Corporate Solutions

• Group Accounting

• Operations team

• Other GBS streams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good Accounting knowledge (IFRS)

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English in a business setting (B2+)

• Ability to pay close attention to detail

• Problem-solving mindset and analytical skills

• Be a team player

• Experience with SAP, and Power BI is an advantage

• Experience in a Shared Service environment is an advantage

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting/Finance/ Controlling or similar.

• 3 plus years of relevant work experience in the accounting/finance business area

• Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function

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: Brand Marketing

Direct Reporting Line: Director Brand Comms SP

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Number of Personnel Managed: -

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: -

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Brand Communication Planning& Execution

• Strong in creative, social, PR, and activation.
• Creates integrated action plans for all Brand communications projects related to Golfand Locker Room with the aim of maximizing brand and (new) product exposure while maximizing efficiency
• Proactively works with Product Marketing, Sports Marketing, EIM and Retail Marketing teams in supporting all their brand asset activities and all trade fairs and trade meetings with aim to position the brand as set out in our objectives
• Remains up to date on the fast-developing Media Environment in general and New Media technologies and opportunities in particular
• Identifies communication opportunities, as well as opportunities for Co-ops & Co-branding

Management

• Assumes responsibility for the (legally) correct usage of the adidas trademarks and logos
• Sources, establishes strong relationships and manages day-to-day activities with relevant agency partners and (media) vendors
• Provides briefings to the Creative Services to convey the desired retail presence and image at retail

Financial

• Follows, maximizes and controls the Brand Communication budget as set according to the Marketing Plan
• Suggests future Brand Communication budgets
• Negotiates and develops quotations with vendors by setting clear objectives and expectations
• Evaluates and recommends pricing levels for all Brand Communication purchases

Systems and Processes

• Executes and tracks the Brand Communications plan
• Implements quality control systems for production of all materials containing adidas logo
• Co-ordinate all launches of relevant material with Category Merchandising team and Sales department
• Develops, maintains and co-ordinates processes with the Retail Operations Department and the Sales department that ensure timely (in-store) implementation around the country
• Post evaluates campaign performance by conducting or coordinating research and tracking project development, and then collating results into regular quality reports
• Benchmarks on the progress in the brand perception of the consumers
• Is responsible for on-time and accurate provision of Commitment and Payment requests related to all Brand Communication projects
• Fully optimizes integration with other Communications disciplines such as PR and Creative Services

Training

• Implement a training and development plan for brand communication team
• Ensure team understand the role of marketing, and branding at adidas
• To some extent, actively participate in departmental level training and development initiatives and activities
• Through the internal communications team, communicate brand communication information and initiatives to entire company in a timely fashion

Others

• Other job-related work assigned by supervising manager

KPI:

• Overall business performance
• Budget control
• Successful and Creative Launch Events
• Golf Course and Driving Range activation
• Grow market share
• Strong brand equity

Key Relationships:

• On time launch of campaigns
• Quality of recommended and executed initiatives to maximize brand and product exposure and are implemented at industry leading standards
• Improvement in our Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, Spontaneous purchase intent, etc.)
• Integration of ideas with other disciplines
• Improved professionalism of the team
• Delivery on Initiatives identified by the Senior Management team
• Sell through target for related category

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• A passion for and an understanding of the category along with the desire to translate the passion into building the adidas brand in the region
• Strong team player
• Very high level of integrity
• Communication skills, relationship management and empathy
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent creative/design/ art direction sense
• Fluent English and Mandarin required

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the advertising or communication dept.
• Previous experience in advertising, PR, and Creative Services in China;
• Knowledgeable about Sports, esp. Golf. An interest and desire to participate in and learn about sports i.e. a sports enthusiast
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Exposure – Sports, brand/category marketing, trade marketing
• University Degree or above. Preferably in a marketing or communications related discipline.