Assistant Manager Trading

Join adidas Europe and shape the future For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends.
- Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.
- At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.
- Are you ready to be part of our journey?
- Purpose of the role:

- Drive the commercial success of key Factory Outlet locations by optimizing net sales, conversion rates (CR), and units per transaction (UPT)
- Identify and enhance opportunities within Factory Outlets via store performance analysis
- A key focus of this role is communication, flexibility and problem solving to ensure excellence in execution

What you'll do:

- Acquire and develop knowledge of the end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Trading Guidance, allocation and replenishment strategies and Segmentation guidance to support Cluster Managers to maximize their localized topics and needs
- Maintain regular contact with District Managers and Store Managers in designated Clusters in executing the Service Level Agreement for all stores
- Deliver excellence in execution in seasonal and day-to-day communication and collaboration with stores to provide optimal ranges, commercial pricing and inventory supply
- Conduct store level analysis to support the Cluster Manager and work with stores and DTC FO Trading Team on clear action plans deriving from analysis
- Own maintenance of Store Action Tracker and ensure fulfillment of store product requests
- Issue delivery overview on orders for stores and work with Supply Chain to ensure on time delivery
- Collaborate with Cluster on localisation projects and product requirements including the flow of product for Marketing and Promotional campaigns
- Understand the framework for store capacities at class level and store receiving capacities to monitor and manage over/under supply situations
- Support Cluster Manager on input to Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels
- Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Assortment Planning and Buying, for assigned product categories/stores
- Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for new stores and remodels based on cluster input and BPM location information for assigned stores
- Issue key merchandising reports as assigned
- Skills you'll need:

- Consumer-focused with market knowledge
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong skills in excel and adidas reporting tools
- Attention to detail and good research skills
- Good ability to consolidate information, summarize and derive actions
- Fluent in English both verbally and written. Skills and abilities in another local language are a benefit
- Main Requirements:

- University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience beneficial
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in respective job or job function retail
- Location
- The role will be based in our new Office in Milan
- Life at adidas
- Annual bonus
- Meal Voucher
- Gym and Sports opportunities
- Free access to self-learning platform
- Hybrid working model

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:
- Assistant Manager Trading & Cluster (Temp Role)
- BRAND:

- LOCATION:
- Milan
- TEAM:
- Merchandising & Planning
- STATE:

- COUNTRY/REGION:
- IT
- CONTRACT TYPE:
- Full time
- NUMBER:
- 527377
- DATE:
- Apr 17, 2025