Assistant Manager, Buying

4 days ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines adidas Full time

Job Description – Assistant Manager, Retail Buying


Position:



Assistant Manager, Retail Buying



Working Relationship:



Organizational Unit:



adidas Philippines, Inc.



Solid reporting line:



Manager, Retail Buying



Division:



Retail



Dotted reporting line:



Department:



Retail Merchandising



Key interfaces (internal):



Country Manager, Finance Director, DTC Director, Omnichannel (Category Managers), Brand Activation Manager, Visual Merchandising team, District Manager/s, Store Managers



Job Grade:



P1



Location:



Philippines



Key interfaces (external):



Responsibilities:



Personnel responsibility:

N/A



Signing authority:

N/A



Budget responsibility:

Own Retail Buy Budget (OTB)



Purpose/ Mission:



This role is responsible for supporting the Buying Manager with Merchandise Planning, providing analysis, insight, and recommended actions as to what drives commercial outcomes in Retail stores. This includes maximizing the profitability of Retail by ensuring the correct product is bought in the right volumes and size ratios for the local market. The role plays a critical role in working with Retail Operations, Category Management, and Visual Merchandising in planning for how the categories and divisions will land in-stores upon execution.



Accountabilities:



Group competencies:



Functional competencies:



Pre-Season

  • Establish Commercial Inputs cadence with Retail Operations and use the input to build a request on Range Architecture needed by the Channel to achieve commercial targets
  • Work in collaboration with the Buying Manager, Category Managers, and Visual Merchandising to forecast and land in Retail stores the assortment reflective of the country's strategic priorities
  • Identify commercial opportunities for the channel and ensure the linelist reflects this; else, initiate a request to add these into the range
  • Work with Buying Manager on the Open-To-Buy (OTB); highlight and raise concerns to ensure the buy is based on both historical full price sales and future potential (trend)
  • Use sell thru/sell out data in all Buying decisions; keep in-tune with current and upcoming trends
  • Work with Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to develop option plans that are aligned to the consumer needs and stores' space allocation
  • Steer and support the enhancement of all product planning systems and tools to suit world class merchandising practices
  • Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders (Pre and Post Season)

In-Season

  • Conduct frequent analysis of product performance and work with Retail Operations and In-Season Trading to develop actions around maximizing opportunities and mitigating losses
  • Analyze inventory thru monthly OTB and take necessary actions
  • Monitor product delivery and ensure stores across stores are stocked with the right level and quality of inventory
  • Take action to optimally flow of end of season stocks (PLC management)
  • Support all Store Openings/Closings/Remodels in regards to product/assortment
  • Communicate with Retail Operations and Store leaders to get insights on consumer insight

KPIs

  • Category Net Sales vs Category Buy
  • Full Price Sell Thru of Campaigns
  • MOH, Rate of Sale
  • Category , Divisions , Gender Share of business
  • Terminal Stock/Pull Out
  • Size Viability*

Key Relationships

  • Country GM
  • Country DTC Lead
  • Country Retail Operations team
  • Country Marketing team
  • SEA Merchandising

Compliances

    • Observe global and local policies and procedures in all dealings;
    • Support Hub/Cluster/Country changes and directions;
    • Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time


  1. Communication skills
  2. Planning and Organizing
  3. Stakeholder management
  4. Analysis and Problem Solving
  5. Learning and Self-Development
  6. Influencing skills


  1. Datamining & Presentation skills
  2. Strong analytical mindset - detail and numbers-oriented
  3. Interpersonal skills
  4. Excel/computer skills
  5. Business Acumen
  6. Category know-how - products, ranges, market trends
  7. Big picture thinking
  8. Process and system understanding


Professional background/ Experience:



Education:



IT:



Language skills:



Functional:

Merchandising skills with a minimum 2-3 years' experience in retail planning and operations

Business Acumen

Category know-how - products, ranges, market trends

Strong analytical mindset - detail and numbers oriented

Influencing skills

Big picture thinking

Process and system understanding

Industry: Preferably in apparel/ fashion/ FW or FMCG Retail

Exposure: Sports, Fashion



University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience

Merchandising Experience: 2-3 years

  • Excel: Advanced
  • Outlook: Advanced
  • Word: Advanced
  • PowerPoint: Advanced


Excellent command in oral and written English & Filipino


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