Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role will be responsible for forecasting, planning, and implementing strategies to achieve or exceed sales goals and maximize the profitability of our Franchise stores. In addition, he/she will be responsible to assist in buying a balanced product assortment to help showcase the Adidas brand and direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of merchandising within the adidas Franchise stores.
• Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the company direction and the market merchandising framework, across all Franchise doors.
• Plan, manage, and monitor the seasonal open to buy to reflect sales trends and adjust buys in accordance with.
• Utilize pre-season and in-season planning and projections throughout the year to ensure sufficient stock levels.
• Proactively provide relevant in-depth analysis to support buying decisions.
• Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
• Driving seasonal range in collaboration with Franchise Partners. 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:

Regional: Franchise Customers

Local: Franchise Managers, Excellence, CTC, DTC Team

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.
• Good command of English & Russian
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• 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.
• 3-4 years merchandising experience – similar capacity.