Specialist Retail Merchandising, Originals BLR

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.

Accountabilities

Pre-Season Merchandise Planning:

· To develop buy plan (OTB) per store cluster (what to buy, how much, etc.), according to buying strategy, top down financial target, and 5P analysis
· 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
· Develop store cluster proposal and distribution plan
· Monitor buying quantity vs. budget; reconcile buy plan to merchandise plan
· Partner with logistics and customer service team 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
· Maintain & Monitor compliance of pre-season buy and AP policy, as well as planning calendar

Post-Season Review:

· Provide analysis and documentation for post-season review
· Provide seasonal deep dive analysis for customers
· Partner with Retail Operations, VM, Retail Marketing, and Logistics teams to develop action steps for next season

Systems and Processes

· Manage with RBI and I.T. on all retail database accuracy and on-time KPIs report delivery.
· Manage with RBI on efficient back office system application and also the front line POS application

Others

· Other job-related work assigned from Merchandising Manager, SP

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

· Excellent organizational skills
· Strong analytical skills
· Results oriented
· Excellent products and merchandising knowledge
· Service and results oriented

KPI

· Sell-Through %
· SKU efficiency
· Store Comp. Growth
· MD, ATV, UPT, etc
· Reporting accuracy and timely

Professional background / Experience

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in merchandising planning function
· Rigorous business analysis - understanding and interpreting data; putting data/analysis/tools in a structured, easy-to-use formats; and making recommendations that team can act upon
· Prefer very good Excel modeling skills and ability to develop useful models/tools that can be rolled out to merchandising and retail teams
· Prefer good presentation and PPT skills
· Effective partnering, communication, and influencing skills (written and orally) –someone who can proactively communicate analysis/methodologies with functional partners and influence them to rethink and change their existing practices
· Good understanding of retail business

Education

· University Degree and aboveStrong PC skills

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