Adidas SALES PLANNER 

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia 

644816983

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support go-to-market milestones and planning initiatives with sales and account teams

• Build financial plans across categories that align account KPIs with brand shipment targets

• Analyze in-season performance and provide recommendations to improve results

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal stakeholders

• Manage franchise, key item, and replenishment forecasts to optimize inventory

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Sales Management Finance Marketing Retailer

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of retail math and sell through data

• Ability to build and flow product assortments based on trends and account needs

• Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize data and develop solutions

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments

• Advanced presentation and communication skills across business levels

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred

• Minimum two years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or financial forecasting

• Industry experience preferred but not required

• Advanced Excel skills required

THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES

• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program

• Employees are eligible to earn ​an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.​ We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees.

• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Woodbridge, ON.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

• adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.