Manager Merchandising DTC Buying Value Channel

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa adidas Group Full time
Job title : Manager Merchandising DTC Buying Value ChannelJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : December 12, 2024Quick Recommended Links
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Key Responsibilities

  • Drive and implement the buying process that’s aligned with seasonal strategy and financial targets for each store format.
  • Drive input to Market Category Management assortment planning teams regarding range needs to ensure cluster relevance and engage in local production plans.
  • Work closely with local Category Management team to ensure range requirements and minimums are met.
  • Responsible for category plans per store grade and option counts per store format. 
  • Responsible for effective storytelling and monthly phasing of product.
  • Ensure visual appeal and differentiation of ranges within market.   
  • Manage buying process to assure right volumes are bought following market OTB and category plans.  
  • Lead and manage execution of key campaigns and seasonal promotions.
  • Reviewing sales and stock to ensure all in-season activity is focused upon delivering planned sales, margin and stock objectives. 
  • Support flow of stock effectively from regular Value stores to Clearance channels to assure product relevance in stores, adequate stock clearance and margin optimization.
  • Contribute to the improvement in allocation and replenishment techniques.
  • Preparation of mark-downs as required within given framework and in line with market and global strategy.
  • Regular analysis of overall market and competitor activity and pricing strategy. 
  • Weekly monitoring of KPIs and distribution of key merchandise reports that help evaluate business goals and drives decision making.
  • Review and action fact-based category input and feedback for stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with Category Management team, marketing, visual merchandising and store operations and above market functions.

Other duties as requested by supervisor

  • Key Relationships
  • Market Category Management Team
  • Cluster Category Management Team 
  • Cluster Marketing. 
  • Supply chain. 
  • Retail team.
  • Retail back office.
  • Operations. 
  • Store managers and their teams. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Relevant job experience in a buying & planning function.
  • Strong competence with buying & planning, procedures and systems. 
  • Strong analytical ability and Influencing skills. 
  • Structured, organized and process orientated.
  • Attention to detail as this has curtail impact on the business.
  • Ability to work within a team and high-pressure environment.
  • Broad and deep theoretical understanding of channel operations.
  • Advanced Excel.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Merchandising experience: +5 years.

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