Senior Specialist Merchandising

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Adidas Full time

Senior Specialist Merchandising – Value Stores EMLLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaGrade: P1 This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of retail Factory Outlets (FO) across Emerging Markets by driving key merchandising processes and implementing strategic initiatives across all countries of operation. The position ensures in‑season activity delivers planned sales, margin, and stock objectives, while also supporting the effective execution of promotions and optimizing product flow. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the implementation of key merchandising strategies aligned with business priorities. Plan, manage, and monitor seasonal FO / Planned Production OTB & Buy to deliver sales and margin targets. Maintain monthly sales and stock intake views, including product gap analysis. Collaborate with Store Development to allocate optimal product space in new stores. Partner with VM & Trade Marketing to standardise in‑store communication across Emerging Markets. Work with Supply Chain to enhance supply efficiencies. Monitor and drive channel KPIs including Net Sales, Sell‑through, Standard Margin, Inventory, and IDL. Ensure consistent implementation of markdown / promotion processes across markets. Develop and maintain key merchandising dashboards and reports in Power BI to drive actions. Review weekly sales and stock performance; define and execute gap plans with local markets. Share best practices across Factory Outlet and franchise channels. Lead and execute projects aligned with business needs. Role‑model the leadership framework and promote the ONE EM mindset. Key Relationships Global Merchandising Team EM DTC Cluster Teams EM Retail Operations EM & Cluster SCM EM Finance EM Demand Planning EM Hub BU, CTC & DTC Merchandising Teams Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong capability in Power BI dashboard building and reporting. Strong financial acumen and expertise in retail math & KPIs. Excellent influencing and collaboration skills across diverse teams. Strong trading mindset with entrepreneurial flair to maximise opportunities. Advanced Excel and MS Office skills. Understanding of retail management systems and back‑office operations. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Structured, process‑oriented yet approachable and team‑focused. Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure, diverse environment. Fluent in English; excellent communication and presentation skills. Qualifications & Experience University degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). 6–8 years of merchandising experience, ideally in retail or factory outlet environments. Mandatory Proven hands‑on experience with Power BI (dashboard building, visualisation, and reporting). Solid experience in Merchandise Planning (OTB management, assortment planning, sales / margin forecasting). Strong background in Inventory Management (stock flow, ageing, gap analysis, replenishment strategies). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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