Manager Category Merchandising - Toronto, Canada - Adidas

Adidas
Adidas
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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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- Key Responsibilities- Deliver the planning, curating, landing, and measuring consumer right assortments for NAM

  • Ensure we are offering the right product, at the right time, to the right segmentation, in the right volume and at the right price
  • Facilitate and package consumer, industry and market insights to ensure a relevant product range is created to meet NAM market needs
  • Execute our key item and Franchise models across lifecycles to ensure brand health and growth
  • Build strategic curated assortment plans for relevant strategic channel/account including DTC
  • Package and present the GTM category, range plans and consumer insights to internal teams and key strategic retailers
  • Filter and synthesize the analysis of the product range and sales results to maximize profitability, productivity and growth of future assortments


  • Key Relationships

  • Category and Marketplace Merchandising
  • Canada, DTC, and relevant commercial teams
  • Merchandising Planning and Systems
  • Brand Operations (GTM, Sample, & Merch Ops)
  • Brand Communications
  • Sports Marketing
  • Finance
  • Demand Planning and relevant SCM partners
  • Global Business Partners
  • Local Creation teams
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Strong process and organization skills
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
  • Strong business acumen in channel distribution, net sales, margin, profit and inventory
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with and collaborate across the organization
  • A thorough understanding of customer markets and trends
  • Category specific understanding preferred
  • Strong analytical and planning skills
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Fouryear college or university degree, preferably in Business/Merchandising or related field preferred; and
  • Minimum three (3) years industry related experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
  • Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry preferred
- _Employment at adidas is contingent upon providing COVID-19 vaccination status, although adidas will permit you to begin employment prior to submitting this information. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws._
- _We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Woodbridge, Ontario._
- _Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. _
- _Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities._

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 standar
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