Assistant Manager Category Merchandising

Adidas•Portland, OR

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Through sport we have the power to change lives. Sport is our past, present, and future and connects deeply with our purpose. We will always strive to expand the limits of human possibilities, to include and unite people in sport and to create a more sustainable world. We are defined by our attitude, Impossible is Nothing. We are rebellious optimists driven by action to shape a better future together. We see a world with possibilities where others only see the impossible. In sport, having the right attitude is key to being successful. Our attitude defines us in our industry and is a mindset that goes back to the days of our founder, Adi Dassler. It shapes our stories, products, and action. As the hub of the brand, the adidas North American Product Merchandising team drives how our products show up to serve the consumer and elevate our experience. We are brand led storytellers who build product offerings that connect with and inspire our consumer. We build assortments that are brand led, consumer right and appropriately segmented to win in the NAM marketplace. Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: We are brand led storytellers who build product offerings that connect with and inspire our consumer

Requirements

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and working with systems/applications
Ability to present in front of large and small groups
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
Ability to research and present business research
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with and collaborate across the organization
Category specific understanding preferred
Strong analytical and planning skills
Four-year college or university degree, preferably in Business/Merchandising or related field preferred
One (1) year related industry experience
Combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree

Nice To Haves

Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry preferred
US marketplace experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, curating, landing, and measuring consumer right assortments for NAM
Ensure data integrity to support product ranging, timely delivery, correct segmentation, and pricing
Support and capture consumer, industry and market insights to ensure a relevant product range is created to meet NAM market needs
Assist in the management our key item and Franchise models across lifecycles to ensure brand health and growth
Contribute in the creation strategic curated assortment plans for relevant strategic channel/account including DTC
Support the process and system updates for NAM Local Creation to drive market relevant SMU's
Present and deliver the GTM category, range plans and consumer insights to internal teams and key strategic retailers
Continually monitor and communicate the analysis of the product range and sales results to maximize profitability, productivity and growth of future assortments

Benefits

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage.
Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.
Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

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