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Manager, Buying & Trading (Concept Store)

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

 

Prepare the Buying process, including in-season trading, across assigned DTC channels.  Actively contribute to the OTB planning and management, defining optimal volumes to provided channel ranges. Execute in-season trading decisions to meet financial targets.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Contribute to the buying process for the assigned channels and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans and assortment plans.
  • Support the submission of initial seasonal forecasts into applicable systems for horizontal review by global functions at key milestones.
  • Prepare the size breakdowns process assuring they are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process.
  • Provide market in-season trading, assuring timely sales forecast by product, stock intakes and in-season markdowns.
  • Prepare input to business units and cross-functional partners regarding range needs.
  • Execute assortments to align with strategy and business needs, in collaboration with Planning and Allocation teams.
  • Create a supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development.
  • Provide team members/direct reports with clear direction and targets that are aligned with business needs and objectives.

 

Key Relationships:

 

  • Concept Store Buying Team
  • Allocation Team
  • Planning Team
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Business Units
  • Retail Operations

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

  • Relevant job experience in a Buying function, and fully qualified and trained
  • Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices
  • Strong competence with Buying procedures and systems
  • Holistic thinker - able to drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and buying KPIs

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years relevant work experience
  • University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience

 

 

 

 

 

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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:  Manager, Buying & Trading (Concept Store)

Brand: 
Location:  Portland
TEAM:  Merchandising & Planning
State:  OR
Country/Region:  US
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  527111
Date:  May 3, 2025
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