Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Specialist IBP supports the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for adidas Emerging Markets by performing basic data, reporting, and system tasks. This role ensures that planning cycles run smoothly through accurate data entry, routine reporting, and timely updates. The Specialist gains hands-on experience in demand and supply planning systems, builds technical knowledge, and develops skills to grow within the IBP and Finance functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, update, and distribute standard reports, dashboards, and templates to support monthly IBP cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate upload of data into IBP and related planning systems (SAC, Power BI, M-3), following defined processes and timelines.
• Support data validation by running system checks, identifying inconsistencies, and escalating issues to Specialists/Managers for resolution.
• Collect, organize, and consolidate inputs from cluster teams, ensuring that information is complete and formatted correctly.
• Maintain planning calendars, schedules, and documentation to ensure smooth coordination of IBP activities across clusters.
• Track basic performance indicators such as forecast accuracy and support the preparation of KPI reports.
• Provide administrative and technical support during monthly IBP cycles, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Contribute to scenario analyses and simulations by preparing datasets and running pre-defined system queries.
• Learn and gradually build expertise in IBP systems and reporting tools to increase independence over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Demand Planning, Finance, Supply Chain) to support day-to-day operational needs.
• Proactively suggest small improvements in reporting, templates, or data handling to increase efficiency.

Key Relationships:

• Finance (FP&A, Controlling)
• Demand Planning cluster teams
• Supply Chain Management Finance
• Commercial & Sales Teams
• Brand & Merchandising
• Global IBP Team
• DNA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of IBP environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in execution.
• Ability to maneuver in consistently changing environment
• Very good communication skills for persuasion and convincing others
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to think outside the box
• Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling
• Comprehensive understanding of system landscape (IBP, SAC, Power BI, M-3 & master data systems)
• 1+ years working experience in Finance department