Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• This role is responsible for defining the strategy of DTC merchandising across Mexico countrie and Channels ensuring brand and commercial success.

Support maximize profitability by building the best product range and buy recommendation based on channel and format history and needs.

Build mandatory range plan for the key concepts

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develop The strategy of DTC merchandising to Maximise the profitability of the adidas Group in Mexico and give the best product experience to consumers.
• Influence brand and countries from a forward thinking and big picture understanding (Preseason & in season) to create the best assortment plans for DTC Channel with the correct product mix and aligned with the strategy "Think Consumer"
• Drive range and assortment planning strategy for the DTC Channel to ensure brand strategies and commercial success that affect in a positve way the top and bottom line
• Drive the overall Go to Market strategy with Local Merchandising teams to ensure the correct execution of the buying strategy
• Lead overlap between markets and DTC channels to gain article efficiency and sku reduction
• Develop on a regular basis the correct strategy for clearance and markdowns in FO to increase Standard Margin, Stock turn and Channel profitability.
• Lead Store categorization project for Retail and Franchise in Brazil to create synergies between channels and improve consumer experience
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• Possess a strong set of skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience.
• Broad & deep knowledge in own functional area, combining with broad knowledge of other areas.
• Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• 10 years experience
• As manager of Experts 3 years management experience required.
• As manager of Admin / Tech Support minimum of 5 years management experience required.

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.

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.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
***- JOB TITLE:

• Director Buying & Trading
• BRAND:

adidas

• LOCATION:
• Mexico City
• TEAM:
• Retail (Back Office)
• STATE:
• MEX
• COUNTRY/REGION:
• MX
• CONTRACT TYPE:
• Full time
• NUMBER:

DATE:

• Jun 12, 2024

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