Visual Merchandiser Champion jobs at Adidas in Poland, Warsaw

We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe, and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.As Manager Development Apparel, you will lead the end-to-end development process for assigned medium complexity products from concept brief to production readiness. You will work in strong partnership with pattern and material experts as well as product marketing, design, and suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take accountability for the entire apparel development management process for assigned products, with an emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar. Apply sport-specific understanding to enhance product performance.
• Manage fit approval and size specification process, lead fitting meeting and take decisions on workmanship and construction.
• Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties which address desired function and market appeal.
• Manage handover of design pack to T1 to ensure that all technical information provided to T1 is complete.
• Act as technical expert and guide/consult design and product marketing on T1 manufacturing efficiency suggestions. Manage comments to T1.
• Research innovation from market or suppliers regarding garment construction, pattern, fit, embellishment, and trims. Partner with Innovation, Sourcing, Tier-1 suppliers to implement into product creation.
• Review, validate and approve T1 costing information to ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets throughout the entire creation process. Secure initial FOB cost quotes and follow-up price adjustments. Ensure final costs adhere to adidas costing standard.
• Ensure that all fabrics, trims, colors, processes, and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’ quality and testing standards.
• Manage quality and process escalations with senior manager as needed.
• If required, review size sets for accuracy of measurements and merchantability of complete size range for fit.
• Review and sign off sealing sample with complete AD including all related documents prior to buy ready dates.
• Ensure full conformity to published policies to ensure a final legal AD for final product.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system.
• Responsible for achieving specific KPIs (e.g., on-time buy ready, target FOB, margins, sustainability, and on-time SMS delivery, CR2 finalization) for assigned articles/product.
• Live and foster a knowledge sharing culture, and mentor junior team members.
• Support cross-functional projects as required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Product Design
• Product Marketing
• Product Operations (Product Development, Materials Development, Pattern Making, Testing & Quality, Costing, Planning)
• Sourcing
• Tier 1 supplier
• Digital Creation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of material construction and related testing
• Advanced knowledge of wear and physical product testing
• Advanced knowledge of production garment construction and manufacturing
• Ability to fit a garment and comment to T1 on changes required
• Advanced knowledge of costing and ability to negotiate as required
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong IT skills (MS Office) and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems
• Domestic and International Travel as required

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in clothing technology or manufacturing, or technical degree as apparel technician.
• Alternatively, combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in apparel product development.

In-Store VM Specialist

Department: Retail Operations

Direct Reporting Line: Retail Store Manager

Subsidiary/country: Retail Park, Gauteng, South Africa

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION:

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

• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication:

• Cascade information given by Market VM manager to SM and Store staff through Training and meetings.

• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and Sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM

• Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with SM.

Merchandising Display:

• Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers

• Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication

• In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation

• Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools

• Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly

• Apply and maintain Retail Standards

• Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist

• Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system

• Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan

• Night shift: campaign change

• (Lead in-store VM team by example, organize their work time and tasks)

In-store VM Training:

Train co-workers on:

• Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers

• “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer

• Enhancing consumer journey

VM Reporting:

• Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager

• Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager

• Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager

Equipment control:

• Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames

• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages

• Is familiar with health and safety issues

Customer service and operations tasks (part time VM Champion):

• 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

• 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

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Consumers

• Peers / Supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Interest in fashion & sports desirable

• English-skills beneficial

• Organized and detailed oriented

• Is able to follow directives

• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills

• Self - motivated

• Work as a team

• Effective problem-solving abilities

• A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education

• Fluent in local language – verbal and written

• ARP level

• 1 year of visual merchandising experience is preferred