Senior Manager FRS In-Season Buying Excellence

About this role

Adidas

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:

To enable fast, data driven in season decisions under VC model
Centralize data analysis and rolling forecast

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-season
Own rolling forecast logic and chase decision framework
Build pre-season buying QTY based on buyers’ forecast
Communication and landing VC direction with account sales/PS/customers
Cross alignment based on GTM process with Mops/SO/BU/Buyer
In-season
Build and update rolling forecasts for the selected VC range
Lead weekly decision review
Monitor in-season performance to identify planned Chase opportunities
Translate planned Chase signals into target volume proposals
Manage increasing SKU-level data analysis and rolling review
Work closely with FRS Buying, Tech, DP, PSI, and Sourcing teams across the E2E process
Tech systems & analysis tools excellence
Work with IT to enhance system based on new needs
Cross work with SO/IST to enhance process

Key Relationships:

Product Sales
Account Sales
SO/MOPs/DP/Sourcing
PMO
FRS buyers
IT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Manage business (Process and Projects)
Result orientation
Influencing others
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Decision Making
Coaching skill

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree or above
Excellent data analysis skill
Basic buying knowledge
Good communication skills
Excellent written and spoken in both English & Mandarin
MS office skill advanced
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Job Title:

Senior Manager FRS In-Season Buying Excellence

TEAM:

Merchandising & Planning