Senior Specialist B&M Franchise​​​​​​​

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.

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:  Senior Specialist B&M Franchise​​​​​​​

Brand:  adidas
Location:  Almaty
TEAM:  Sales
State:  ALA
Country/Region:  KZ
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  516083
Date:  Sep 26, 2024