Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

•    Drive the commercial success of key Factory Outlet locations by optimizing net sales, conversion rates (CR), and units per transaction (UPT)
•    Identify and enhance opportunities within Factory Outlets via store performance analysis
•    A key focus of this role is communication, flexibility and problem solving to ensure excellence in execution

Key Responsibilities:  
•    Acquire and develop knowledge of the end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Trading Guidance, allocation and replenishment strategies and Segmentation guidance to support Cluster Managers to maximize their localized topics and needs
•    Maintain regular contact with District Managers and Store Managers in designated Clusters in executing the Service Level Agreement for all stores
•    Deliver excellence in execution in seasonal and day-to-day communication and collaboration with stores to provide optimal ranges, commercial pricing and inventory supply 
•    Conduct store level analysis to support the Cluster Manager and work with stores and DTC FO Trading Team on clear action plans deriving from analysis: -
     o    Store KPIs e.g. CR, ATV
     o    Bestseller stock supply
     o    Black Holes/Slow sellers/Aged inventory sell through and display
     o    Fragmented stock/size curves
     o    Inventory levels and replenishment settings
     o    Product related KPIs e.g., Tops to bottoms. Socks to shoes, division shares
     o    Range and inventory quality
     o    Price level sell through analysis
     o    Ad hoc analysis as requested
•    Own maintenance of Store Action Tracker and ensure fulfillment of store product requests
•    Issue delivery overview on orders for stores and work with Supply Chain to ensure on time delivery
•    Collaborate with Cluster on localisation projects and product requirements including the flow of product for Marketing and Promotional campaigns 
•    Understand the framework for store capacities at class level and store receiving capacities to monitor and manage over/under supply situations 
•    Support Cluster Manager on input to Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels 
•    Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Assortment Planning and Buying, for assigned product categories/stores
•    Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for new stores and remodels based on cluster input and BPM location information for assigned stores 
•    Issue key merchandising reports as assigned 

Key Relationships: 
•    DTC Factory Outlets Europe Trading Team
•    Cluster District and Store Managers
•    Cluster Snr Manager GTM FO
•    Supply Chain Order Fullfillment Teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
•    Consumer-focused with market knowledge 
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Strong skills in excel and adidas reporting tools
•    Attention to detail and good research skills
•    Good ability to consolidate information, summarize and derive actions
•    Fluent in English both verbally and written. Skills and abilities in another local language are a benefit

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
•    University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience beneficial 
•    Minimum 1-3 years' experience in respective job or job function retail