Manager Assortment Planning, Retail

Please note applicants must have legal rights to work in Australia. No Relocation or Visa support is offered for this role.- ____________________________________- Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Own the execution of holistic Store Format Plans for own Retail & Franchise that delivers target growth and strengthens brand health KPI’s working in close co-operation and collaboration with Concept Buyers, Franchise, CTC RA, CTC category planning team and DTC Franchise to achieve sales targets and deploy key Brand concepts in the marketplace.- Key Responsibilities:
- With guidance and support from Retail Sr Director and Buying, Planning and Allocation Manager, work closely with CTC Category teams and Retail Buyers to own and execute the product vision and proposition within Retail ensuring brand and channel objectives are met.
- Combine / validate category assortment plans from CTC category planning in alignment with Retail Planning bottom-up build and finalize into a holistic, full store format assortment plan with an eye to all our retail financial ambitions, KPI’s and capacities.
- Own the creation of a seasonal product roll out calendar incorporating all relevant categories and franchises by store format with emphasis on brand campaigns, brand moments along with local consumer moments.
- Manage the full range proposition process from virtual download to sales launch and handover including pre-line process ensuring a smooth interaction and handover to retail buying and franchise teams.
- Sense-check, feedback and confirm the final output of each store format against brand and commercial objectives (product type, launch flow, marketing calendar, mandatory range, retail space, consumer journey, etc.)
- Handover assortment plans to own Retail and Franchise Channels for store level planning and depth completion.
- Output all merchandising boards for all Concept Store Formats inclusive of Storyboards, key looks, etc to ensure alignment to brand campaigns and visuals.
- Handover assortment plans to VM planning for output of VM renderings.
- Deliver category assortment plan presentations at Seasonal Sales Summit and provide material and support for Sales Training,
- Key Relationships:
- Retail & Franchise Team Pacific
- Brand CTC Category Planning & Range Architecture team Pacific
- Brand Activation in Pacific
- Omni Channel Trade Marketing in Pacific
- Emerging Market key Stakeholders
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Marketing, merchandising and/or retail experience, with a distinct track record of success
- Strong presentation / communications skills
- Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
- Strong merchandising and/or buying experience with retail end in mind
- Channel and/or retail experience will be preferred
- Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- University degree in Business and/or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
- 5-7 years relevant experience
- Fluent in English
- Passion for sports
- What’s on offer?
Remote Work Options
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Parental Benefits
- Birthday Leaves
- Employee Discount on adidas Merchandise
- How do I apply?
- Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
- Applications which do not attach a cover letter which addresses the job requirements specific to adidas will not be considered.
- Applications will only be accepted through the steps above
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