ASSOCIATE BUYER (5 MONTH LTD)

Associate Buyer (5 month LTD)

Purpose :

To play a supportive role in achieving divisional sales and profitability goals within the assigned direct-to-consumer concept.

This role assists Buying with in-season product management (drive increased range productivity, maintain targeted inventory levels, and react to trends in the business), merchandising strategy, and the coordination of day-to-day operations and administrative duties to ensure deadlines can be met.

Participate in reporting and data analysis to support in making merchandising business decisions to drive optimal on-shelf availability, sell-through, and profitability.

In alignment with management, support the seasonal strategy for area of responsibility and help to create best in class eCom relevant buys specific to our consumer and on trend that drive top line sales and profitability to achieve targets.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
• Advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of macros, pivot tables, lookup formulas, formatting, etc.
• Strong analytical skills, familiarity with eCom Retail KPIs, and a thorough understanding of retail math
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build successful relationships within a team and cross-functionally
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to exercise good judgment and effectively use decision making skills, confidently handling ambiguous situations and / or issues that may arise
• Ability to effectively present information to an individual or group, both written and verbally
• Ability to work independently (particularly in the absence of supervisor) and be a solution-based thinker
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate via phone, e-mail and face to face
• Ability to work well in a team environment in any capacity
• Ability to multi-task within a fast paced, changing environment, and the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• A passion for sports and an interest in the athletic industry and trends and / or athletic product lines preferred
• Interest in eCom Retail industry and understanding of sports and style preferred

Qualifications :

• A Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum one-year related experience; equivalent combination or education and experience may be substituted
• Degree with emphasis in Merchandising, Marketing or Business Management preferred

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 athletes 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 the 3Cs : CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY.

CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we dont have all the answers.

But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning it helps us improve.

COLLABORATION . Every elite athlete relies on partners : coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together.

Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each others abilities and talents.

Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY . No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors training plans and strategies.

We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.

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 : Associate Buyer (5 month LTD) Location : Portland