What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Adidas?
- Have a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and create strategies that will help us to compete and outpace.
- Implementation of the pre-season strategy for e-com OTB Planning & Management following the market financial targets and global guidelines
- Following Channel Ranges provided by Market CTC Assortment Plan teams, contribute to the buying process for the assigned channel(s) and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans
- Prepare size breakdowns that are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process for e-com
- Execute the market seasonal stock position assuring the right volumes are available in e-com store(s) and distribution centers, and inform of changes to Allocation teams
- Provide market trading, assuring timely sales forecast by product for the chain, stock intakes, and in-season markdowns
- Prepare input to Market CTC Assortment Planning teams in regards to range needs by category
- Implement market relevant e-com store tiering process following store tiering global guidance, in collaboration with CTC Assortment Planning teams.
- Submit initial forecasts into system (RMA) for horizontal reviews by local CTC at key milestones.
- Contribute to a data driven approach to influence range decisions through input and relationship management focused on Market CTC Assortment Planning teams
- Work with global/local colleagues to define and implement best in class practices within eCom buying as well as develop KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimization of the eCom experience through product and ranging decisions.
- Manage in-season inventory levels through price optimization and markdowns
- Recap business weekly/monthly/seasonally and react to business needs as they arise in a timely manner
- Ability to motivate and lead a team, coach, provide a framework for performance and build talent up within the organization
- Market CTC (esp. Assortment Planning and Price Architecture)
- Merchandise Planning
- Digital Visual Merchandising
- Local Business Units
- Local Retail Buying
- Data Analytics
- Relevant job experience in a Buying function (experience with Sports specific products would be a plus)
- Good understanding of brand building and consumer perspective.
- Strong influencer and natural collaborator.
- Naturally curious
- Holistic thinker – establish and drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions.
- Strong competence with Buying procedures and systems
- Fluent in English
- University degree
- 5 years of experience
- 1 years Management experience
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE‘S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE – THE 3CS: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY.
CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve.
COLLABORATION. Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together. Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents.
Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY. No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies. We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.
