Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of the Market Retail
by implementing all the day-to-day trading of the department by reviewing
sales and stock and ensuring all in-season activity is focused upon delivering
planned sales, margin and terminal stock objectives. Ensuring the correct
product is bought in the right volumes and size ratios for the local market.
Implements all immediate training needs of direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the company and the Market Merchandising framework.
- Prepare in-depth analysis and use it to deliver efficient buy from Factory Outlet Range.
- Keeps track of Free stock list and ensure that timely stock list buys are done to avoid any gap in the stock and also support in clearing cancellation stock from WHSL & Franchise for MENA
- Specialize in merchandising systems and tools and eager to learn new systems to ensure smooth business operations.
- Expertise in stock allocation and amalgamation is highly required to ensure an effective stock management within the season, monitor and ensures smooth stock movement within the stores and DC.
- Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
- Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
- Planning & execution of promotional calendar & Markdown strategies, also plan & reflect any need to change plans based on stock situation.
- Keep a close track of inventory covers and forecast excess / under stock situation and amend buy / promotional plans to overcome it.
- Action the optimal flow of merchandise to store by closely working with SCM.
- Execute decisions agreed with key stake holders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent command of English.
- Excellent attention to detail and analysis skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Intermediate to advanced MS office skills (Advanced Excel skills is a must)
- Understanding of retail management system and back office system
- Structured, process oriented at the same time approachable and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a diverse team environment and under agreed timelines.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics
- 3 years merchandising experience in a similar capacity
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH.
JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER
THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND
DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE:
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-
through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of
doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our
company's standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to
all.
ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES
INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR
DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
JOB TITLE:
Merchandise Specialist T&A FO EGY/JOR/MOR
BRAND:
adidas
LOCATION:
Cairo
TEAM:
Retail (Back Office)
STATE:
C
COUNTRY/REGION:
EG
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
491759
DATE:
Nov 29, 2022