Sr Specialist Business Planning
Job Purpose
adidas has an opportunity in the Business Planning area for the position of Sr Specialist Business Planning, based in Alphaville, São Paulo.
Summary of Activities and Daily Routines:
▪︎ Maximize key account performance KPIs through data-driven sales planning
▪︎ Develop optimal sales plans based on historical data analysis
▪︎ Ensure precise product distribution across 1 and 3P operations to maximize sales potential
▪︎ Generate relevant insights to support in-season decision-making
▪︎ Provide market insights to support strategic business decisions
▪︎ Plan pre-sales and distribution to ensure the right assortment in 1 and 3P
▪︎ Develop tools and analyses to improve purchase management, sell-out performance, and inventory control for digital key accounts
▪︎ Monitor product launches in collaboration with key account and trade marketing teams
▪︎ Identify process improvement opportunities and support business projects
Key Relationships:
▪︎ Sales Team, Marketing Team, External Clients
Skills/Experience needed:
📍 Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large datasets
📍 Organization and process management to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
📍 Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
📍 Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across different functions
📍 Proactive and adaptable mindset, eager to contribute ideas and take on new challenges
Knowledge Required:
📍 Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex functions, pivot tables, and data visualization
📍 Basic understanding of financial analysis and sales performance indicators
📍 Interest in retail and wholesale market dynamics
WHY ADIDAS?
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• Our Core Values – At adidas, we live by our values: Courage to push boundaries, Ownership to take responsibility, Innovation to drive progress, and Integrity to do what is right. These values define how we work and inspire us to shape the future of sports and lifestyle.
• Sustainability and Innovation – We are committed to creating a better future for athletes, consumers, and the planet. Through cutting-edge technology, responsible sourcing, and impactful initiatives, we continuously push boundaries to drive positive change in the sports industry.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
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.