Specialist Gbs Ar Retail & Wholesale jobs at Adidas in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

At adidas, we have a clear purpose: “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.” This guiding principle shapes how we operate as a company, how we collaborate with our partners, how we create our products, and how we connect with our consumers. Our values represent essential behaviours and mindsets, reflecting the “You Got This” attitude we strive to see in every team member.

This same purpose and mindset are at the heart of Concept to Consumer (CTC) role that enable consumer-focused category execution by coordinating product availability, impactful seasonal campaigns activations and driving in-season trading strategies. This role ensures cross-functional alignment and operational excellence across channels to deliver impactful consumer experiences and business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and consolidate market and financial insights (incl. sell-out data), to inform category strategy, transforming it into actionable insights for category and commercial teams.
• Own the input of country range selection into planning systems, enabling a seamless end-to-end sell-in process.
• Monitor and report category performance in-season, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize sell-through.
• Support the briefing with local expertise to the business unit on needed articles, specific retailer needs and other volume and image driving opportunities, local market and category trends, and business opportunities to maximize the category´s potential in the country.
• Be the key contact for local commercial and brand activation teams for the assigned category for the country, with a clear overview of the execution in the market, key channels and accounts through frequent trade and digital visits/review.
• Provide any required scenario analysis related to the Category, and participate of 90-60-30 meetings to be fully on board on a Brand Activation perspective on status of the category, and take corrective actions in case they are necessary.
• Coordinate in-season trading strategies across channels, ensuring agility in response to market dynamics.
• Lead category activation planning in collaboration with Brand Comms, Omni, and channels teams.
• Manage campaign calendars and launch timelines, communicating changes and coordinating execution across functions.
• Ensure product availability by aligning with supply chain, demand planning, and account teams.
• Support discount and inventory strategies, including slow mover management and license expiration considerations.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communications, acting as the central connector between CTC, channels, and brand teams.

Key Relationships:

• CTC Category Leads
• Marketing Operations
• Brand Comms, SPOMA and Omnichannel Teams
• Demand Planning
• Supply Chain team

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities (e.g., Power BI)
• Deep understanding of consumer and market dynamics
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency in campaign planning and product lifecycle management
• Ability to manage complexity and drive cross-functional alignment

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent education
• Minimum 2 years of experience in category management, marketing, or commercial operations

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 open items and support reconciliation between supplier accounts and the supplier statements, request missing documents and potential reimbursements
• Secure timely cross-checks on regular controls, as needed
• Perform quality checks on Purchase requests, Non-Trade related
• 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

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• Strong Finance Acumen

• Solid experience with SAP
• Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and Italian 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

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for 70 years and we’re not done yet.

We could list tired, old bullet points about Store Manager tasks but we’re confident you already know that. Here’s a bit about the kind of leaders we look for:

Innovators- You can dive into a complex problem and come out the other end with the simple solution no one else saw coming.

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

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

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

• Knowledge and understanding of profit and loss statement and store KPIs to make commercial decisions based on sound financial judgment.

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

• Excellent time management and problem solving skills as well as the ability to use good judgment and make strong independent decisions.

• 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.

• Ability and willingness to travel by car and air domestically.

• 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.

• Ability to work for long periods of time, typically 10-12 hours per day during peak seasonal periods.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• 4-year college or university degree in business, retail management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum 18 months experience working in a sports/fashion customer & commercial focused retail environment with a minimum 12 months of Store Management experience.

Please Note:

• 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 ​an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.​ Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount ​.3512​ hours per day that increases with years of service, 7​ paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

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

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for 70 years and we’re not done yet.

We could list tired, old bullet points about Store Manager tasks but we’re confident you already know that. Here’s a bit about the kind of leaders we look for:

You can dive into a complex problem and come out the other end with the simple solution no one else saw coming.

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Excellent Skills in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS office.

Knowledge and understanding of profit and loss statement and store KPIs to make commercial decisions based on sound financial judgment.

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

Excellent time management and problem solving skills as well as the ability to use good judgment and make strong independent decisions.

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

Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Ability and willingness to travel by car and air domestically.

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, or crawl.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.

Ability to work for long periods of time, typically 10-12 hours per day during peak seasonal periods.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a retail environment with a minimum 18 months of Store Management experience.

Experience in managing high level retail image and delivering consumer in-store experience

Geographical mobility is preferred.

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $60, 840 - $90,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Atwe have been challenging the status quo forand we’re not done yet.

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.

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

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for70 yearsand we’re not done yet.

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 $20.40-$26.52. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.