What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Product Launch position at Adidas?
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
As a Manager, Product Launch at adidas you will be at the forefront of defining and executing the way our products are launched within our US Digital channels (adidas.com, Confirmed app, adidas app, yeezysupply.com, Instagram etc.). In this role you will oversee the team responsible for our US led hype & statement launches and any product launch requiring a special mechanism to launch effectively.
We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented team player as the successful applicant will be responsible for managing configurations that drive onsite consumer experiences as well as ensure task completion across teams. Managing the different, creative ways we launch products onsite and immediately seeing the impact of the launches with our consumers is an exciting and extremely rewarding element of this role.
Working within the Merchandising & Planning team, they’ll be supporting the team by ensuring products launch across our digital channels on time, according to defined launch plans, and with all the necessary product information and images a consumer needs when shopping across adidas digital channels. We are looking for a driven, operational focused, team player as the successful applicant will be driving the execution of all necessary product configurations as well as task tracking and coordination for other functions to ensure proper execution and sell through of the product launch. The candidate should display great attention to detail, team management capabilities, know how to problem solve, and be solution oriented in order to ensure a high level of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee detailed operational processes, system integrations, and configurations to ensure quality product launches
- Act as the central interface to coordinate, track, and communicate readiness, risk, and results for product launches and work to standardize and streamline these processes
- Execute system configurations and provide testing and or day of support for product launches as needed
- Build credibility through high quality execution of product launch accuracy across all planned digital touch points (adidas.com, adidas flagship app, adidas Confirmed app, yeezysupply.com, Instagram, etc.) even if these means detailed system auditing and/or double checking of work
- Lead projects and work with Global teams on system enhancements needed to support product launches
- Identify and solve issues with product presentation on the site for product launches or within the product systems in a fast and solution-oriented manner
- Proactively monitor launch calendars to ensure newly assorted products are ranged, integration errors removed, and any special configurations setup
- Manage day to day activities, training, oversight, and development of a small team of individuals
- Leverage functional expertise and operational insights to support and influence senior
Key Relationships:
- Global Hype
- Merchandising (Buying & Visual Merchandising) and Planning Team
- Site Operations
- Global Digital & IT
- Marketing Activation
- Digital Analytics
- Marketing Business Units
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understand how to contribute to the overall strategy and work towards shared goals
- Be willing to give and receive honest, direct and thoughtful feedback
- Operational mindset – if you don’t have a passion for system integrations, detailed data validations & system configurations, this role is not for you
- Attention to detail – all work performed will be visible to consumers
- Demonstrate clear communication skills and agile working to remain connected globally
- Proficient in MS Excel including pivot tables and vlookup functionality
- Strong system troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrate a digital mindset and possess the ability to use different digital tools and resources
- Know how to set priorities in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
- Willingness to support or be on call for planned product launches over weekends, non-standard business hours, and holidays as needed to support critical product launches
- Experience managing and developing a team preferred
- Experience with a Product Information Management (PIM) system preferred
- Experience with SFCC Business Manager or similar eCommerce platform
- Fluent English
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience
- 5 years experience in Digital
- BA / BS in IT related field, Business, Merchandising or related field
ABOUT US
At adidas we believe that through sport, we have the power to change lives.
There’s plenty of change around right now as workouts move from the gym to the garage and we take a timeout from many of the activities we’re passionate about.
Our ambition is to be the best sport brand in the world and with that comes plenty of challenges. We thrive on solving these with the imagination and experience of our incredible teammates.
Please note:
- adidas requires all US based employees to report COVID-19 vaccination status. Proof of vaccination is required in New York City and Puerto Rico. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
- We have officially returned to the office, effective 4/18/22 in a hybrid work environment. The working location of this role is Portland, OR.
- Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English
- Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities.
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.
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.
JOB TITLE:
Manager Product Launch
BRAND:
adidas
LOCATION:
Portland
TEAM:
Digital
STATE:
OR
COUNTRY/REGION:
US
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
463858
DATE:
Jul 14, 2022
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