Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To manage the sales and inventory planning of all DTC channels for both adidas and Reebok

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all planning processes including preparing pre-season OTB plans, financial sales, merchandise margin and inventory for the development of the merchandise strategies for the season and to support assortment development and buying needs

• To manage the sales and inventory planning of all DTC channels

• Oversee all analytical activities to include development, interpretation and hindsight of key operational metrics to drive process improvements resulting in increased inventory productivity and efficiencies
• Plan and implement stock control management, apply effective strategies to ensure optimal cross channel stock control. Ensure stock re-allocation and consolidation between channels/stores as required
• Requirements:
• Minimum 5-6 years of inventory planning experience; experience in leading teams through significant business growth in multi-channel/specialty retail brands is required
• Deep understanding of the buying and planning cycles, and merchandising/planning ecosystems
• Ability to analyze large amounts of complex data and present findings clearly and concisely
• Passionate, Self-motivated, proactive, good team player and strong leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge and background in retail buying
• Excel: Advanced (Macro capabilities preferred)
• PowerPoint : Advanced
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; Good in Mandarin

Adidas