Adidas CATEGORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

721509012

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivers a complete local category range plan (range selection, local pricing, Go-in margin, forecasting, phasing, segmentation and campaign execution.)
• Defines the Turkey category range within guidelines by Global & Hub Business Unit (BU)
• Prepare and analyze reports by providing and consolidating data and by using analytical skills and know-how.
• Provide input into the overall seasonal, annual and strategic business plan for the category.
• 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.
• Coordinates sell-in process for upcoming season and makes preparation for sell-in tools (Showroom preparation, sell-in presentations etc.)
• Manages expectations of channels / accounts for the gaps in the market. Creates tactical price point products, exclusive offers in channel/account base.
• Follows inventory and keeps the communication with related teams to catch the company target for a sustainable level of inventory.
• Analyses the orderbook for upcoming season, defines action points and works with channels to secure the priorities of upcoming season

Key Relationships:

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

KPIs:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
• 2-3 years of category experience, cross-functional marketing and/or sales experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Advanced in Excel and PowerPoint
• A keen understanding of fashion & sports with the ability to stay updated with industry trends.