Adidas SPECIALIST DP EM 

United States, California, San Diego 

891414490

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, update, and distribute standard reports, dashboards, and templates to support monthly IBP cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate upload of data into IBP and related planning systems (SAC, Power BI, M-3), following defined processes and timelines.
• Support data validation by running system checks, identifying inconsistencies, and escalating issues to Specialists/Managers for resolution.
• Collect, organize, and consolidate inputs from cluster teams, ensuring that information is complete and formatted correctly.
• Maintain planning calendars, schedules, and documentation to ensure smooth coordination of IBP activities across clusters.
• Track basic performance indicators such as forecast accuracy and support the preparation of KPI reports.
• Provide administrative and technical support during monthly IBP cycles, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Contribute to scenario analyses and simulations by preparing datasets and running pre-defined system queries.
• Learn and gradually build expertise in IBP systems and reporting tools to increase independence over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Demand Planning, Finance, Supply Chain) to support day-to-day operational needs.
• Proactively suggest small improvements in reporting, templates, or data handling to increase efficiency.

Key Relationships:

• Finance (FP&A, Controlling)
• Demand Planning cluster teams
• Supply Chain Management Finance
• Commercial & Sales Teams
• Brand & Merchandising
• Global IBP Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of IBP environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in execution.
• Ability to maneuver in consistently changing environment
• Very good communication skills for persuasion and convincing others
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to think outside the box
• Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling
• Comprehensive understanding of system landscape (IBP, SAC, Power BI, M-3 & master data systems)
• 1+ years working experience in Finance department