Specialist Laboratory Testing Apparel September M/f/d jobs at Adidas in Poland, Warsaw

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive category business success across all KPIs by executing global-local category plans.
• Deliver a complete local range plan, including range selection, pricing, go-in margin, forecasting, margin efficiency, phasing, segmentation, and campaign execution.
• Coordinates sell in process for upcoming season and make preparation for sell-in tools (Showroom preparation, sell in presentation etc)
• Manage and implement definition tools and drive conclusive competitive analysis to influence pricing considering the competition.Provide pricing inputs to the range architecture framework.
• Manages expectations of channels / accounts for the gaps in the market. Creates tactical price point products, exclusive offers in channel/account base.
• Coordinate the sell-in process for upcoming seasons and prepare all sell-in tools (e.g., showroom setup, presentations).
• Analyses the orderbook for upcoming season, defines action points and works with channels to secure the priorities of upcoming season
• Follows in season brand calendar with related teams (Supply Chain, Channel Leads, Brand Activation and Omni Channel) and takes actions for execution of the calendar
• Establish product segmentation strategy for related categories & accounts.
• Assists Manager CTC adidas in preparing and analyzing reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.

Key Relationships:

• CTC Manager and entire adidas Turkey Brand Team
• EM Turkey Channel Teams (DTC, e-Com, Wholesale)
• EM Hub Bus and CTC
• EM Turkey, SCM
• EM Turkey, Mops
• EM Turkey Demand Planning

KPIs:

• Brand Health KPIS (Brand momentum, Net Promoter Score, Spontaneous purchase intent, etc.)
• Net Sales, GIM%, Share of Category, Gender
• Orderbook Development
• Range size and efficiency (incl. overlap)
• Local Production / SMU / Early Launch efficiencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., relationship management, collaboration, creativity, confidence and facilitation)
• Strong cross functional experience, across merchandising, category management, brand and sales
• Structured, organized and process orientated
• Excellent presentation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English is a must.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
• > 4 years ofCategory Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising Experience ideally in sporting goods, fashion or other youth culture brands
• Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills IT skills: Outlook and Word: Basic; Excel and PowerPoint: advanced

: CCS /Future City
Direct Reporting LineSenior Director, CCS APP
Indirect/secondary reporting linen.a.
: China


Number of Personnel Managedsee org. chart

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As a Future City (FCC) APP Lead Designer, you will be responsible for driving apparel product design for Adidas in China’s T3–T7 markets. You will also need to manage external design teams, ensuring that the designs align with the brand’s standards while addressing the specific needs of this market segment; meanwhile, supporting the Line Manager in developing design strategies and executing them during the design process. Additionally, FCC requires a huge focus on local market trends, optimize design workflows, and contribute to the creation of commercially competitive and brand-consistent products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of apparel products for T3–T7 markets, ensuring alignment in colour, materials, fit, and graphics with both market needs and brand standards.
• Manage and coordinate external designers to ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent design output.
• Analyse local market trends, consumer needs, and competitor activities, translating insights into design concepts.
• Oversee the complete creative process, identifying industry trends in colour, materials, and graphics, and influence merchandising and assortment strategies
• Collaborate with the Design Director and Product Marketing teams to implement design strategies and product plans.
• Execute design tasks in compliance with Adidas brand standards and legal regulations.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure feasibility and efficiency in design implementation.
• Liaise with suppliers and external resources to support product development and production processes.
• Lead and mentor the design team both creatively and organizationally, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration
• Manage all stages of the design workflow, from concept generation to sample development, ensuring on-time delivery of commercially viable products.
• Adjust design directions or optimize existing designs based on feedback and market response.Key Stakeholders
• Product Marketing (PM)
• Product Development (DA)
• Business Unit (BU)
• Designer
• Senior Design Director
• External Resources
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fashion Design or a related field.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in mass-market or local market-focused design.
• Strong understanding of the consumer needs and design trends specific to China’s T3–T7 markets.
• Solid people management and leadership skills to hire, develop, and inspire the design team
• Prior experience managing external designers or small design teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with functional and sportswear design processes and commonly used materials (e.g., polyester, cotton, print techniques).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and external resources and clearly articulate design concepts and project requirements.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and office tools (e.g., MS Office).
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to changes and complete tasks efficiently.
• Fluency in Mandarin/English is preferred.

: CCS /Future City
Direct Reporting LineSenior Director, CCS APP
Indirect/secondary reporting linen.a.
: China


Number of Personnel Managedsee org. chart

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As a Future City (FCC) APP Lead Designer, you will be responsible for driving apparel product design for Adidas in China’s T3–T7 markets. You will also need to manage external design teams, ensuring that the designs align with the brand’s standards while addressing the specific needs of this market segment; meanwhile, supporting the Line Manager in developing design strategies and executing them during the design process. Additionally, FCC requires a huge focus on local market trends, optimize design workflows, and contribute to the creation of commercially competitive and brand-consistent products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of apparel products for T3–T7 markets, ensuring alignment in colour, materials, fit, and graphics with both market needs and brand standards.
• Manage and coordinate external designers to ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent design output.
• Analyse local market trends, consumer needs, and competitor activities, translating insights into design concepts.
• Oversee the complete creative process, identifying industry trends in colour, materials, and graphics, and influence merchandising and assortment strategies
• Collaborate with the Design Director and Product Marketing teams to implement design strategies and product plans.
• Execute design tasks in compliance with Adidas brand standards and legal regulations.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure feasibility and efficiency in design implementation.
• Liaise with suppliers and external resources to support product development and production processes.
• Lead and mentor the design team both creatively and organizationally, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration
• Manage all stages of the design workflow, from concept generation to sample development, ensuring on-time delivery of commercially viable products.
• Adjust design directions or optimize existing designs based on feedback and market response.Key Stakeholders
• Product Marketing (PM)
• Product Development (DA)
• Business Unit (BU)
• Designer
• Senior Design Director
• External Resources
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fashion Design or a related field.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in apparel design, preferably in mass-market or local market-focused design.
• Strong understanding of the consumer needs and design trends specific to China’s T3–T7 markets.
• Solid people management and leadership skills to hire, develop, and inspire the design team
• Prior experience managing external designers or small design teams is a plus.
• Familiarity with functional and sportswear design processes and commonly used materials (e.g., polyester, cotton, print techniques).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and external resources and clearly articulate design concepts and project requirements.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) and office tools (e.g., MS Office).
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to changes and complete tasks efficiently.
• Fluency in Mandarin/English is preferred.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

As a Franchise District Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations and performance of multiple Franchise stores within a designated geographic area. Your primary objective is to drive sales, achieve financial targets, and ensure an exceptional customer experience in each store under your supervision. You will provide guidance, and support to store managers and their teams, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving operational excellence. Together with the Partner Directors you will be responsible for nurturing and maintaining a positive relationship with franchise partners who operate under the company's brand and business model. Your role is pivotal in ensuring franchisees' success, compliance with the franchise agreement, and alignment with the organization's standards and values.

Key Responsibilities:

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Oversee franchisee onboarding and training processes, ensuring new partners are well-prepared to operate successfully.

• Develop and update training programs as needed.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to franchisees, ensuring they understand and implement the company's business model and brand standards.

• Assist franchisees with day-to-day operational challenges and business growth strategies

• Engage with Franchise store leaders and teams in-store to build rapport, provide support, gather feedback, and recognize exemplary performance, fostering a positive work environment and motivating employees to deliver their best.

• Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and professional relationships with franchise partners.

CONSUMER EXPERIENCE

• Ensure that stores maintain a high level of customer service

• Encourage maintaining a welcoming and inviting in-store atmosphere.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure franchisees adhere to the terms of the franchise agreement, including operational standards, branding guidelines, and contractual obligations.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to verify compliance with company policies and standards.

Business Development:

• Collaborate with franchise partners to identify growth opportunities, whether through opening new locations, expanding existing ones, or enhancing product/service offerings.

• Work on joint marketing and sales initiatives to boost franchisee profitability.

MERCHANDISING

• Ensure appropriate product placement on the sales floor, with particular focus on best sellers. Partner with Store Managers and Visual Merchandisers ensuring consistent and appealing store look

• Provide input to Franchise Partner Director and Europe HQ regarding consumer trends, categories, seasonality and store purpose

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Drive store Operational excellence, ensuring compliancy with House of Franchise principles, proper set up of back of house, implementation of FR playbook and Key Operating procedures are in place

• Ensure DM checklist is executed regularly as part of store visit procedure and reflect real status of the store

• Support store openings and closure projects working closely with Partner Director, Real Estate and Store Development teams

PREMISES MANAGEMENT

• Provide regular feedback on service level for maintenance, security and cleaning services to Franchise Partner Director and Europe HQ.

• Provide regular feedbacks on store location, trading zone trends, presence of new retailers and competitors, indicate potential opportunities for relocations/openings to Franchise Partner Director and Europe HQ.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Ensure stores and district financial targets are met: establish regular P&L review and hold accountability on Net Sales, conversion rate and Omnichannel services (if the case).

• Provide input for store performance planning as part of Budget, Forecast and Integrated Business Planning Processes

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively provides feedback to retail back-office functions and stakeholders within assigned projects, acting as a regular 'voice of the consumer' for creating and improving franchising operations.

• Leads the implementation of omnichannel consumer journey experiences and relevant tools for high-quality omnichannel retail experiences in stores, focusing on continuous improvements (if applicable).

• Ensure all stores in the district are visited at least 3 times per quarter

Key Relationships:

• Retail & Franchise Backoffice functions

• Finance Franchising

• Zone/cluster local teams.

• Partner’s DMs, Store Managers and their Store teams

• Europe Retail Operations and DM community

• Europe Retail Training Academy, Local Retail Training Managers and Store Trainers

• Europe Franchise Merchandising

• Retail Expansion and Store Development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience in franchise management, retail operations, business development, or a related role.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Knowledge of franchising regulations and best practices.

• Financial acumen and budgeting skills.

• Familiarity with the specific industry and market in which the franchise operates.

• Proven success in senior retail management positions

• Excellent communication skills in English and local language

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple operational initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and budget management.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• In-depth knowledge of market dynamics, trends, and industry innovations

• Results-driven, with a focus on achieving sales and performance targets

• The role of a Franchise DM may require occasional travel to visit franchisee locations, attend meetings, and conduct assessments. The job also entails flexible hours, as some franchisees may operate outside standard business hours.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the retail industry ideally in apparel/fashion/footwear or FMCG, with demonstrated exposure to developing others/training background

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field OR equivalent experience

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation & rewards (bonuses, referral program, etc.).
• Free uniform sets.
• Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores.
• Monthly food voucher.
• Private life and medical insurance.
• Discount on gym membership.

EMPLOYEES APPRECIATE IN US:

• Supportive team that accompanies you all the way in the company and inspires you to win new challenges.
• Career without borders: the opportunity to grow in retail, office, and distribution center.
• Development opportunities: free trainings in the product, service, processes, and personal effectiveness programs.
• Modern environment with the highest retail standards and best technologies.
• Embracing culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Innovations to establish a new era of sport in balance with nature.

WE APPRECIATE IN OUR EMPLOYEES:

• 18+ months work experience in a sports/fashion customer and commercial-focused retail environment with 12+ months of Store Management responsibility.
• Good understanding of Visual Merchandising, Inventory managemen. Strong training skills and team line up, degree in management.
• Advanced analiticity to maximize store´s profitability. Effective communication skills. Goal and process orientated. Efficiency decision-making skills. Understanding store´s needs and acting accordingly. Time management.
• Team leadership. Ability to plan, organize, coach and motivate the team members to drive an excellent customer experience.
• Fluency in English. KINDLY APPLY USING A CV IN ENGLISH.
• Good knowledge with MS Office and Power BI.

YOUR ACTIVITIES:

• Actively build your diverse and inclusive team by recruiting, planning, coaching and motivating the team members while acting as a role model to drive an excellent customer experience.
• Take ownership and be proactive in your own and your team learning by completing all applicable trainings and effectively applying them on the shop floor.
• Create and lead a high performance culture by setting clear expectations, analyzing data and trends to probe and challenge the status quo while addressing identified improvement areas in order to maximize the profitability of your store.
• Overseing and manage all store operational tasks such as Visual Merchandising, Replenishment and Inventory processes.
• Ensure all HR, legal and company policies and procedures are adhered to, in order to maintain a safe and productive shopping experience for our customers and working environment for the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set targets for the direct reports and manage the performance & development of the team.
• Lead a global team and create a motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are challenged, coached, trained, and provided with career opportunities.
• Create an environment that drives the teams to execution excellence.
• Enable fact-based decision-making when it comes to timing and changes in the GBS roadmap.
• Leads design and build of automated reporting and dashboards to track business performance metrics.
• Lead the consolidated service performance review of all GBS Centers and processes globally.
• In collaboration with Global Process Leads develop measurement and reporting mechanisms for appropriate operational and financial metrics (KPIs, SLAs, etc.) to be tracked and measured.
• In alignment with the Global Performance and Process Excellence standards, develop, implement, and evolve a strategic process performance and management framework to mature E2E process performance.

Key Relationships:

• GBS Leadership team
• Global Process Owners
• Operations teams in centers
• Global Delivery Excellence team
• IT Platform Engineering team
• GBS Transition Team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of the E2E processes operated by Global Business Services and their main metrics.
• Strong data acumen and experience with reporting systems, able to model and analyze complex data sets.
• Excellent collaboration skills, ability to influence without authority, and work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Focused on delivery of results through effective planning and solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience with technology and ability to facilitate communication between business and technology teams.
• Ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex situations and develop innovative solutions within a changing environment.
• Knowledge of the performance measurement function and practices
• Excellent project management skills and experience
• Ability to guide teams in a trustful and proficient manner.
• Excellent English language proficiency

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in roles focused on driving service excellence through the application of analytics.
• The successful candidate will have experience in business-level reporting, complex data mining, and analysis as well as data visualization.
• Preferably have implemented Performance Management System (e.g., Balanced Scorecard) in a large organization.
• Preferably experience working in Agile/Product lead organization.
• University degree or equivalent experience