Specialist Franchise Buying , SP RA OD

Job description

Country: China (Peoples Republic of)
Job Function: Retail (Back Office)

State / Province: China (Peoples Republic of)
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Shanghai
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose / Mission:

· Manage franchise store merchandising planning, buying in determining store OTB, store clusters, category mix, article selection, article depth, and timely providing sales analysis, trading/fashion trend recommendation to support the business
· Play a critical role to drive brand share, business growth

Accountabilities:

Pre-Season Merchandise Planning :

· To develop buy plan (OTB) by store type (what to buy, how much, etc.), according to buying strategy, top down financial target
· Conduct historical analysis in terms of buying structure and provide proposals for pre-season buying structures at cluster level
· Based on existing analysis model to provide detailed analysis on the article level to identify key drivers for top selling articles, as well as slow moving articles
· Monitor buying quantity vs. budget; reconcile buy plan to merchandise plan
· Partner with logistics to track order placement and shipment control

In-Season Merchandising Execution:

· Lead in the process to provide ongoing product and category performance and quantitative analysis e.g.:- sell out, stock level, MD, etc.
· Provide in season performance tracking reports
· Provide analysis to develop mark down strategy and support markdown and clearance process
· Initial allocation to store
· Monthly sales target setting

Post-Season Review:

· Provide analysis and documentation for post-season review
· Provide seasonal deep dive analysis

Systems and Processes

· Manage with planning/finance team on monthly segmentation setting
· Manage with logistic/I.T./OBF team for order reservation

Group competencies:

· Communicate with team members and counterparts
· Manage relationships and diversity
· Planning and organizing
· Analysis and problem solving
· Learning and self-development
· Manage Business (Processes and Projects) if applicable
· Manage and Develop People if applicable

Other competencies:

· Strong organizational skills
· Strong analytical skills
· Results oriented
· Strong products and merchandising knowledge

KPI:

· Sell-Through %
· SKU efficiency
· Discount control
· Article ranking vs. Best Seller hit rate
· Reporting accuracy and timely

Professional background / Experience:

· Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in merchandising planning/buying function
· Prefer good presentation and PPT skills
· Good communication skills
· Good understanding of retail business
· Strong PC skills

Education:

· University Degree

IT skills:

· High level knowledge and skills in Microsoft products and databases

Language skills:

· English skills is a must to read, write and communicate effectively

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