The Manager, Retail Buying for adidas AG is responsible for executing product investments to achieve financial targets and developing category strategies. The role involves pre-season merchandise planning, in-season management, and team leadership, requiring analytical skills and experience in retail merchandising
Job Summary
The role focuses on executing effective product investment strategies to achieve assigned brand financial targets including net sales and profitability.
Key responsibilities include managing open-to-buy budgets, developing category strategies, and creating holistic assortment plans for various store formats.
Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to analyze in-season performance, develop markdown strategies, and lead post-season reviews.
Matching Summary
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The Manager, Retail Buying for adidas AG is responsible for executing product investments to achieve financial targets and developing category strategies. The role involves pre-season merchandise planning, in-season management, and team leadership, requiring analytical skills and experience in retail merchandising.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5-6 years merchandising experience
Advanced MS Office skills
Fluent in English language
Strong analytical capabilities
Retail management system knowledge
Nice-to-have
Team managing and coaching skills
Structured and process oriented approach
Strong sense of sports and fashion trends
Ability to work under pressure
Effective team collaboration abilities
Key Requirements
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing or Sales