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Senior Specialist Merchandising – Value Stores EM

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of own retail Factory outlets across Emerging market by driving key merchandising processes and implementation of key strategic initiatives across all countries of operation ensuring all in-season activity is focused upon delivering planned sales, margin and terminal stock objectives, as well as the effective execution of promotions.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and drive the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the business expectation & merchandising framework.
Plan, manage, and monitor the seasonal FO/Planned production OTB & Buy to reflect planned sales and margins.
Build and maintain monthly views of sales and stock intake including product gap overview.
Work with store development team to ensure all new stores are built in a way to allocate optimum space to each product that we trade in our value stores.
Work with VM & trade marketing team to standardize the instore communication tools for value stores across Emerging markets.
Work with supply chain team to enhance supply efficiencies.
Monitor financial targets for the channel including Net sales, Sell-through, Std. margin, Inventory, IDL & drive required actions to achieve the KPI’s.
Ensure implementation of standard markdown / promotion processes across EM to support topline, bottom-line & inventory ageing targets.
Develop key merchandising reports using power BI and drive key actions.
Review weekly sales and stock and define gap plans in collaboration with markets to maximize sales and achieve business goals.
Sharing of best practice from retail FO into franchise and within franchise across the markets.
Action & lead relevant projects based on the business needs to achieve business goals.
Role model the leadership framework and ONE EM mindset.

Key Relationships:

Global Merchandising team.
EM DTC Cluster teams.
EM Retail Operations
EM & cluster SCM
EM Finance
EM Demand planning
EM Hub BU, CTC & DTC merchandising team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong capability to build power BI reports is must.
Strong financial acumen and familiarity with retail math and KPIs.
Excellent direct & indirect influencing skills.
Strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities.
Fluent in English.
Ability to present complex topics in a simplified and clear way to any audience.
Excellent attention to detail and analysis skills.
Advanced MS office skills (Advanced Excel skills is a must).
Understanding of retail management system and back office system.
Structured, process oriented at the same time approachable and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work within a diverse team, fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

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

Merchandising Experience: 6 – 8 years

ONE EM mindset.

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.

Merchandising Analyst CS EM

Merchandising Analyst EM – Concept Stores

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role is responsible for conducting weekly product analysis and making recommendations to the business by reviewing sales & stock, best & worst sellers in order to maximize sales and profitability of the own channel full price store fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining and evolving all merchandising analytics suite for EM Retail concept stores.
Work with Marketing and clusters to track product launches and have the appropriate reporting and product launch recaps. Collaborate with franchise team in validating partners data to derive meaningful product insights and analysis.
Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
Drive generation of accurate reporting and sales recaps, weekly and ad hoc, including brand initiative products.
Participate in weekly trading meetings. Make call outs of missed opportunities in the business.
Identify and support with promotional opportunities at the category, concept, collection, and article level to maximize sales for both pre-season and in season for all tiers and regions.
Construct and deliver daily, weekly and monthly metrics reports.
Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders.
Manage the Weekly sales & stock intake process and provide key insights on stock/sales.
Evaluate seasonal option plan in line with Space Management (pre-season).
Be the SPOC and expert for Power BI.

KPI’s: Net Sales, Sell-through, Margin, Markdown and Weeks cover

The ideal candidate:

Strong passion for product and the “science” of merchandising
Understanding of retail merchandising is a must
Very advanced MS office skills (Excel is a must) and any other retail merchandising process & tool is a clear advantage
Expertise Power BI is an advantage
Ability to create automated and articulated reports valued to the business by synthesizing complex data and translate it in key insights
Is fast paced, proactive and energetic
Can work effectively within a diverse, agile team environment and under pressure
Has excellent analytical and communication skills
Has a strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities.
Fluent in English and other language(s) is an advantage
Functional skills in Retail/Merchandising/Buying in Own Retail and/or eCommerce environments

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree Marketing / Business/ Sales focus/ Economics
2-3 years merchandising experience – similar capacity
Previous experience in merchandising and/or product marketing

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Deputy Store Manager- Cornubia

JOB PURPOSE

Ensures that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met by 1) providing training to all associates; 2) assisting the Store Manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas Retail growth objectives; 3) overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas Retail policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supports the Store Manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expense and increases productivity,
Assists the Store Manager by evaluates employees’ performance on a day to day basis
Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll.
Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas Retail goals.
Maintains personnel files to Company standards.
Assure adherence to all Company systems and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of adidas Retail operating information.
Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates.
Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level.
Assure adherence to adidas Retail visual presentation guidelines.
Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas Head Office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections.
As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store.
Resolves customer complaints.
Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the Store Manager overages and shortages of product.
Assists the Store Manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations.
Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school and 2 years retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and point of sale systems.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups.
Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner.
Knowledge of how to supervise others.

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Permanent Part-Timer- Meadowdale

PERMANENT PART-TIMER JOB PURPOSEAssist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer.

• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc.

• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received.

• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis.

• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team.

• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure.

• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals.

• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays.

• Maintaining general housekeeping standards

• Safekeeping of Company assets

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• An absolute passion for retail & customer service.

• Ability to use your initiative.

• Clear and upbeat communication skills- people can hear your smile.

• Flexibility- you can help during the week, during evenings and weekends too.

• Previous fashion retail experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• The passion to work within a team to deliver great results.

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high volume retail environment.

• Enthusiasm.

• A love for fashion and great confidence to style your customer with any look they want to create.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Matric certificate

• 0 – 1 years of retail experience

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Deputy Store Manager- Eastgate

JOB PURPOSE

Ensures that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met by

1) providing training to all associates;

2) assisting the Store Manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas Retail growth objectives;

3) overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas Retail policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supports the Store Manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expense and increases productivity.

• Assists the Store Manager by evaluates employees’ performance on a day to day basis

• Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll.

• Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas Retail goals.

• Maintains personnel files to Company standards.

• Assure adherence to all Company systems and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of adidas Retail operating information.

• Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates.

• Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level.

• Assure adherence to adidas Retail visual presentation guidelines.

• Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas Head Office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections.

• As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store.

• Resolves customer complaints.

• Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the Store Manager overages and shortages of product.

• Assists the Store Manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations.

• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school and 2 years retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and point of sale systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups.

• Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner.

• Knowledge of how to supervise others.

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Back of House Supervisor- Mall of Africa

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To be responsible for managing product life cycles from entry to exit

• To drive productivity of stock movements in relation to delivery receiving and transfers

• To take ownership over the implementation of Heart of House and Management of Stockroom Layouts and its maintenance

• To execute store operations with specific focus on product and consumer service in line with brand image

• To use his/her expertise and experience to provide feedback and coaching opportunities to subordinates and store team Key Responsibilities:

• Awareness of store targets and actively works to meet or exceed these by using all the resources available inside and outside of the store

• Uses retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor

• Is a role model for stockroom operations ensuring all processes adhered to whilst providing feedback on ideas and suggestions on driving productivity to line manager and store team

• Ownership for completing deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures

• Accurately records and manages all stock movement in and out of store via IC processes or Omnichannel within a timely manner

• Works as one with line manager to ensure adequate consumables are provided to create an effective environment, highlighting issues to line manager where require

• Responsible for Inventory accuracy within the flagship environment executing cycle counts and controlling adjustments in line with line manager and store team

• Ownership of all stockroom health and safety topics, checks and complies with all policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sustainable working environment

• Identifies improvement opportunities and communicates suggestions to line manager and store management to drive commercial success

• Provides strong leadership skills in order to guide and train own team on Stockroom Operations, managing performance via the Company Performance system (#MyBest) with the support of HR Manager and line manager where required

• Collaborates productively and respectfully with all team members acting as one Store Team to meet or exceed store goals

• Makes himself/herself available to support other team members when needed

• Communicates a desire to learn and seizes all available opportunities to drive his/her development and increase performance

Key Relationships:• Customers, Inventory Control Team, Merchandising Team, Logistics Team, Peers and Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation

• Flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time

• Deals professionally with difficult situations

• Uses retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritising the consumer and brand at all times whether it be by Omnichannel or by flow of merchandise to the sales floor

• Supports team by actively helping where required by line manager

• Is thorough and detail oriented in maintaining a clean and organised stockroom

• Stockroom management or people management experience is mandatory

Requisite Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in a sports/fashion customer- and commercial-focused retail environment with advanced process knowledge and comprehensive stock management and logistical experience, with thorough retail industry understanding

• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Senior Stockroom Management role

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Tech Infrastructure Manager- EM South

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

As our Tech Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and driving innovation. Your role will involve a combination of hands-on technical support, service management and project
management tasks to deliver exceptional results, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the
company’s technology systems. This is a high-impact role where you’ll make a real difference. Local travel within South Africa may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery Management
• Responsible for day-to-day IT services, ensuring business systems are operating effectively.
• Implement infrastructure to support business needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Retail store lifecycle projects for new openings, remodels and closures, as well as events.
• Monitor the organization’s office and retail infrastructure, managing network outages with the
global support teams to minimize downtime and disruption to business.

Business Analysis
• Ensure that the appropriate mix of people, processes, and technology are in place to provide value.
• Identify, support and drive IT innovations and standard, best practice IT solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for IT infrastructure improvements
to enhance operational efficiency.
• Investigate operational needs and problems, and opportunities, contributing to the
recommendation of improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or
changed processes and organization.

Service Level Management
• Monitor service delivery, performance metrics and liaise with managers and customers to ensure
that service level agreements are not breached without the stakeholders being given the
opportunity of planning for a deterioration in service.
• Follow-up to ensure that end-user IT requirements or issues are resolved promptly for optimal
performance.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management
• Manages internal and external stakeholders through appropriate communication and reporting.
• Manage external vendor and service provider relationships.

Release and Deployment
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify IT requirements for upcoming projects and provide
technical expertise during project planning and execution.
• Execution of global infrastructure rollouts in partnership with the functional infra-areas to
completion so that expected business benefits are realized.
• May carry out early life support activities such as providing support advice to initial users.

Service Acceptance
• Engage with project management to confirm that products developed meet the service acceptance
criteria and are to the required standard.
• Feed into the change management processes.

People / Resource Management
• Ensure appropriate leadership skills are present through creating a motivational and supportive
work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities
through development.
• Allocate tasks to the respective team members considering experience, complexity, workload, and
organizational efficiency.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate team workload and organizational efficiency with the support of
IT systems, data analysis and team feedback, making appropriate changes to meet business needs.
• May be involved and provide input on hiring decisions.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Global IT, Market and Infrastructure Delivery Hubs
• Business Tech Consultants / Analysts and Project Managers
• Respective business functions (GOPS, Finance, HR, Brand Marketing, Wholesale/Retail)
• External vendors and service providers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to translate business requirements into cost efficient IT solutions.
• Experience in managing and leading small/medium sized IT projects.
• Technical proficiency and awareness.
• Familiarity with Agile / ITIL framework and IT service management principles.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years’ experience in ITSM with at least 2 years of experience in a team management role.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience with retail sales tech and project delivery in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure operations, service management, networking,
hardware/software and security best practices.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understanding of different cultures, and ability to work with people from other functions/markets.

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 standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

Permanent Part-timer- Eastgate

JOB PURPOSE

Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures.