Retail Assistant M/f/d jobs at Adidas in United Kingdom

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the organization

The Manager Distribution Center (DC) Planning serves as the internal expert within the EU SCM organization for an end-to-end overview of the flow of goods, acting as a decisive supply chain planner. This role will maintain and continuously improve the planning process for European DCs, a control system to ensure overall transparency on the utilization of the DC’s capacities (Inbound, Storage and Outbound), in order to ensure SLA compliant deliveries and minimized costs, all on operational and tactical levels.

Key Responsibilities
•Lead DC Planning:
Coordinate the collection of data and information and generate the end-to-end capacity plan in the European DC Network (inbound, storage, outbound). Analyze and work closely with all stakeholders in the process to ensure common understanding.

•Drive Efficiency:
Identify bottlenecks, propose solutions, and ensure timely, cost-effective solutions for DC network constraints.

•Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Act as a key liaison between DC Operations, Inbound, Deployment, Product Supply, and other stakeholders. Influence them to work towards a common goal. Be precise, errors have a substantial impact on the organization and the overall Supply Chain in Europe

•Present to Leadership:
Deliver insights and recommendations to senior management.

•Dedicated Cancellation process:
Own the dedicated cancellations to ensure availability. Alignment with affected parties (e.g. 3PL, Finance), create transparency on volumes and statuses and organize transfer of affected volumes to the DC network.

•Support Strategic Projects:
Lead short- and mid-term initiatives to enhance network utilization and resilience.

• Deliver Insights: Provide data-driven reports and analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Key Relationships
• Europe DC Business Intelligence
• Inbound
• Deployment
• Product Supply
• DC Operations
• Excess Inventory Management Europe

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strategic thinking and developing innovative solutions within a complex/changing environment
• Deep understanding of supply chain mechanics and flow of goods
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing (English mandatory)
• Stakeholder management with conflicting goals/priorities
• Ability to prioritize, manage and complete activities within a deadline
• Excellent analytical skills and information synthesis abilities
• Strong competence and experience in MS Excel (Power Query and Power Pivot are a plus)
• SAP knowledge is desirable

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
• College or university degree with a focus on Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent education
• 5+ years of work experience in international and/or cross-functional teams, preferably in a Supply Chain Management function

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

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Here’s what you need to know:

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Hours are part time and will vary based on business needs.

• You must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three to six month’s experience working in a retail environment preferred.
• Basic numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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.

Why adidas?

• 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 Part-Time employees working between 20-29 hours per week a robust and progressive medical plan, including HSA (Health Savings Account) prescription drug coverage andfertility support. adidas offers Part-Time employees working less than 20 hours per week receive discounts for prescription drug coverage and vision services. Once eligibility criteria is met, employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan, Stock Purchase Plan with employer match and for education assistance.
• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives.
• Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. Part-time employees receive premium pay when working on one of the seven retail designated holidays.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

Assist customers in determining which products and services best fit their needs and interest them in the merchandise. Promotes the sale of merchandise by meeting or exceeding standards for productivity. Maintains awareness of all product requirements and information, promotions and advertising. Maintains inventory and provides customer service. Accountable for accurate and complete sales transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists customers in the selection of adidas merchandise, while providing information about the product, materials, technology, and functionality.
• Ensures adidas’ customer service standards are upheld by listening to customer’s wants and needs, and providing product information when required.
• Drive and close sales by utilizing adidas’ selling techniques and the in-store AOS system (where available).
• Completes customer sales transactions (cash, credit, debit, etc.).
• Maintains store appearance, assists in processing and replenishing merchandise and assist with customer service inquiries.
• Proficient knowledge of adidas’ products and programs, including technology, product information and requirements, merchandise promotions, and advertising.
• Help to support and create a team environment by respecting co-workers.
• Adheres to adidas’ brand values and Sales Associate competencies.
• Assist with telephone duties.
• Adheres to company policy and procedures relating to inventory control.
• Other duties as required by store management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use a point of sale system/ Basic understanding of cash register functions and cash procedures.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays. Also able to work overtime hours during peak sales periods which include, but are not limited to, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Back-to-School.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 12 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 34 kg.
• Must be proficient in English & French (verbal and written)

Qualifications:

Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Three to six month’s retail experience is preferred.

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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, and proficiency for the role.

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