Adidas SENIOR SPECIALIST DP EM 

United States, California, San Diego 

680812114

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly IBP cycle by preparing data inputs, updating systems, and ensuring timely submissions.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of data in the working files and related planning tools.
• Generate standard and ad-hoc reports to support business planning, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Perform technical analysis of historical sales, forecasts and trends to support demand planning discussions.
• Provide technical support in system enhancements and data integration (IBP, SAC, Power BI, M-3).
• Ensure alignment of planning calendars, deadlines, and documentation across clusters.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning cluster teams to validate inputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and invalid combinations, escalating issues where necessary.
• Support scenario analysis and data simulations under the guidance of the Senior Manager.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing technical solutions.

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:

• Deep understanding of IBP environment
• Ability to deal with challenges with optimism and positive attitude
• 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)
• 2+ years working experience in Finance department