Adidas ASSISTANT MANAGER RETAIL MERCHANDISING 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

319913865

• Acquire and develop knowledge of the end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Trading Guidance, allocation and replenishment strategies and Segmentation guidance to support Cluster Managers to maximize their localized topics and needs
• Maintain regular contact with District Managers and Store Managers in designated Clusters in executing the Service Level Agreement for all stores
• Deliver excellence in execution in seasonal and day-to-day communication and collaboration with stores to provide optimal ranges, commercial pricing and inventory supply
• Conduct store level analysis to support the Cluster Manager and work with stores and Direct-To-Consumer Factory Outlet Trading (Merchandising) Team on clear action plans deriving from analysis: -
o Store KPIs e.g. CR, ATV
o Bestseller stock supply
o Black Holes/Slow sellers/Aged inventory sell through and display
o Fragmented stock/size curves
o Inventory levels and replenishment settings
o Product related KPIs e.g., Tops to bottoms. Socks to shoes, division shares
o Range and inventory quality
o Price level sell through analysis
o Ad hoc analysis as requested
• Own maintenance of Store Action Tracker and ensure fulfillment of store product requests
• Issue delivery overview on orders for stores and work with Supply Chain to ensure on time delivery
• Collaborate with Cluster on localisation projects and product requirements including the flow of product for Marketing and Promotional campaigns
• Understand the framework for store capacities at class level and store receiving capacities to monitor and manage over/under supply situations
• Support Cluster Manager on input to Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels
• Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Assortment Planning and Buying, for assigned product categories/stores
• Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for new stores and remodels based on cluster input and BPM location information for assigned stores
• Issue key merchandising reports as assigned

Skills you will need:

• University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience will be valued.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in respective job or retail job function.
• Consumer-focused with market knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong skills in excel or other reporting tools.
• Attention to detail and good research skills.
• Readiness to consolidate information, summarize and derive actions.
• Fluent in English both verbally and written.

Life at adidas:

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus
• Private Life & Health insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Monthly meal tickets
• Employee discount on adidas products
• Premium gym discount
• Company laptop & mobile phone
• Free access to learning platform
• Pension plan eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counseling on variety of topics)