About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Specialist – Buying & Trade to strengthen our Buying & Trading team.
This role is responsible for planning and managing assigned categories, ensuring our stores receive the right product at the right time. With a strong focus on segmentation, differentiation, and strategic insights, you will align category strategy with key stakeholders, follow regional guidelines, and contribute directly to achieving our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct assortment analysis to identify seasonal risks and opportunities.
* Plan, purchase, and allocate products across stores to ensure availability and efficiency.
* Partner with key stakeholders (Brand, Retail Operations, Supply Chain) to guarantee execution of the strategy.
* Build reports and provide actionable insights on campaigns, product activations, and category performance, based on KPIs such as Sell-through, Rate of Sale, Weeks of Coverage, SM, etc.
* Drive continuous improvement in product and assortment planning efficiency.
* Manage the full product lifecycle (Retail Intro / Exit), ensuring effective clean-up during transitions (End of Season Sale) and maintaining coverage of key articles.
Requirements
* English: Intermediate to Advanced (conversational level required).
* Strong knowledge of Excel (data analysis, reports) and PowerPoint (presentations, strategy alignment).
* Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
Why join us?
At adidas, you’ll be part of a global, collaborative, and dynamic environment, with opportunities to innovate, grow, and directly impact the success of our business.
👉 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team driven by passion for sport, lifestyle, and performance!