Manager, Buying

adidas AG

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6-8 years experience in buying or merchandising
2-3 years leadership role managing teams
End-to-end merchandise planning expertise
The Manager, Buying drives commercial success by leading end-to-end product planning and assortment strategy across Retail and Franchise channels

Job Summary

  • The Manager, Buying drives commercial success by leading end-to-end product planning and assortment strategy across Retail and Franchise channels.
  • This role requires translating strategic priorities into actionable plans while optimizing in-season performance through data-driven insights.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a strong track record of managing sales, margin, and inventory KPIs with tangible business impact.

Matching Summary

The Manager, Buying drives commercial success by leading end-to-end product planning and assortment strategy across Retail and Franchise channels.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6-8 years experience in buying or merchandising
  • 2-3 years leadership role managing teams
  • End-to-end merchandise planning expertise
  • Open-To-Buy budget management skills
  • Demand forecasting and sales projections
  • Data analysis using Excel and planning tools
  • Multi-channel retail environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • APAC regional collaboration exposure
  • Experience with SPEED or ISC chase models
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Agile decision-making in fast-paced settings
  • Continuous improvement of planning systems

Key Requirements

  • 6-8 years experience in buying or merchandising
  • Minimum 2-3 years in a leadership role
  • Advanced capability in data analysis and reporting
  • Solid understanding of category management and product lifecycle

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