Merchandise Specialist Trading and Allocation Dtc

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Adidas Full time

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

  • This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of the Market Retail by implementing all day-to-day trading of the department by reviewing sales and stock and ensuring all in
- season activity is focused upon delivering planned sales, margin, and terminal stock objectives. timely assist and ensure the execution of the initial allocations and in-season replenishments. Implements all immediate training needs of direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the company direction and the market merchandising framework.
  • Responsible for the weekly monitoring of KPIs and assist in the implementation of the inseason replenishment of stocks and consolidations according to store performance
  • Seasonal size analysis and segmentation review.
  • Utilize preseason and inseason planning and projections throughout the year to ensure sufficient stock levels.
  • Proactively provide relevant indepth analysis to support planning trade decisions.
  • Responsible for the preparation of markdowns for DTC channels as required within given framework and in line with market and global strategy
  • Provide factbased product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
  • Assist seniors with building range plans in collaboration with DTC team. Provide the historical analysis to effectively support and build the range/assortment plan.
  • Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
  • Action the optimal flow of merchandise incl. fulfilment of product/marketing introduction deadlines/capacity planning.
  • Specialize in merchandising systems and tools and eager to learn new systems to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Store visits as needed and advised by the business.

Key Relationships:

  • Local: Stores, Retail Ops, Order Book Fulfillment, CTC, SCM, VM, Brand

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Structured, organized, and process oriented
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
  • Excellent command of English.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Intermediate to advanced MS office skills (Excel is a must)
  • Understanding of relevant Retail management and back office systems

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics
  • 34 years merchandising experience similar capacity
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:
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE:
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.

OWNERSHIP:
Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION:
Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY:
Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY:
Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.

RESPECT:
Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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:
  • Merchandise Specialist Trading and Allocation DTC
  • EM South
  • BRAND:


adidas
  • LOCATION:
  • Cape Town
  • TEAM:
  • Retail (Back Office)
  • STATE:
  • WC
  • COUNTRY/REGION:
  • ZA
  • CONTRACT TYPE:
  • Temp
  • NUMBER:

DATE:

  • Feb 6, 2024

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