Assistant Manager Category Merchandising (Portland, OR, US) chez None

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

•    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

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

•    Category and Assortment Planning
•    Canada, DTC, and relevant commercial teams
•    Range Architecture
•    Brand Operations (GTM, Sample, & Merch Ops)
•    Brand Communications
•    Sports Marketing
•    Finance
•    Demand Planning and relevant SCM partners
•    Global Business Partners
•    Local Creation teams
•    Licensee’s

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

•    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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•    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
•    Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry preferred
•    US marketplace experience preferred