Senior Specialist, Fashion Planning

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia adidas Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

This role empowers the Fashion Sales Team with data-driven insights through seasonal and financial forecasting, demand planning, and sell-through performance analysis. You'll play a key role in optimising sales performance, spotting growth opportunities, and driving strategic initiatives that grow both the Fashion channel and the wider adidas business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Forecasting Analytics

  • Own and present sales forecasts aligned with business KPIs.
  • Track weekly sell-through and weeks-of-cover to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to review and manage the Fashion Order Book.
  • Support funding requests, cancellations, and other in-season adjustments.
  • Deliver clear, actionable recommendations to address risks and maximise in-season performance.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on business performance by category and account.
  • Build QBR and T2T reporting, including professional presentation materials.

Forecasting & Planning

  • Execute seasonal and financial forecasting processes.
  • Contribute to GTM (Go-to-Market) planning through forecast inputs and customer financial reporting.
  • Support long-term strategic forecasting in line with global objectives and local market dynamics.

Reporting & Insights

  • Provide ad-hoc reporting tailored to the Fashion channel and customer needs.
  • Translate retail and sales data into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Relationships

Internal

  • Director Fashion, Senior Manager Fashion, Account Managers
  • Wholesale Planners
  • Supply Chain / OBF
  • Sales Operations
  • Finance
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing Operations
  • Product & Category Teams

External

  • Merchandising & Planning teams within the Fashion account portfolio

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP and BI tool experience a plus.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimisation.
  • Solid understanding of retail math and sell-through analysis, with the ability to turn data into strategy.
  • Sharp awareness of retail and consumer trends to guide business decisions.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise under pressure with keen attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator, skilled at presenting insights to managers, peers, and external partners.
  • Collaborative team player with a proven ability to build strong relationships across functions and with clients.
  • Positive, proactive attitude that supports a high-performance culture.

Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications

  • Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proven experience in data analytics, sales planning, retail operations, or financial forecasting.

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