Assistant Manager Trading (m/f/d) Europe CS - temp until 09/2027
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This temp role at Adidas as Assistant Manager Trading Europe CS focuses on maximizing sales and profitability for the European Direct to Consumer business through close collaboration with Merchandising, Logistics and Finance. You will support initial allocation, manage replenishment and forecasting, ensure in store options reflect plans and trends, act on sell-through data, review store performance, and oversee weekly stock coverage and launches across clusters, including stock and returns for EOSS/MSS and ongoing merchandising system improvements. Essential: advanced Excel and MS Office, SAP Retail or F&R is a plus, fluent English, 2+ years merchandising, degree preferred in Finance, Economics, Marketing or Sales, plus operations or supply chain experience. Tips: quantify impact with stock planning results, show cross functional collaboration, confirm willingness to be onsite in Herzogenaurach, tailor your CV to stock planning and analytics, and include a concise cover letter.
Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation
This role is responsible for maximising the Sales, profitability of the European Direct to Consumer Organisation by supporting commercial strategies for the defined business unit. Work closely with the Manager A&R to ensure that A&R reflects the best commercial stock decision in our concept stores.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the initial allocation by working closely with Business Development and Merchandisers.
- Support managing the replenishment and forecasting to reduce out of stock in store
- Responsible to ensure that option in store reflects the pre-season planned options and in season changes based on latest trends
- Identify and act on business opportunities based on sell-through result and commercial calendar.
- Review product performance on store level and provide insights to the team on findings & recommendations
- Manage week’s cover and availability to maximize product efficiency.
- Track product launch by store and review results reviewing for risks and opportunities.
- Support the execution of the EOSS/MSS strategy in regards to stock and returns
- Support the improvement of all merchandising systems and tools.
- Build up key relationships with clusters
Key Relationships
- Direct to Consumer Europe
- Merchandising
- Logistics
- Finance
- Global Operations
- Supply Chain (all Global)
- Clusters/Stores
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Very good skills in Excel
- Advanced MS Office skills
- SAP Retail, SAP F&R is an advantage
- Fluent in English
- Good understanding of retail management systems
- Strong analytical skills
- Structured, organised and process-orientated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- University degree and/or commercial training in the area of Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing or Sales are preferred
- Merchandising experience: 2+ years
- Experience in store operations, Finance, Supply Chain or Logistics