Assistant Manager Category Merchandising Soccer Apparel

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization We are brand led storytellers who build product offerings that connect with and inspire our consumer. In this role, you will help build and plan a soccer apparel range that services a wide range of consumer touchpoints, including both individual retail and soccer teamwear, helping create and reinforce a positive connection between the consumer and the adidas soccer brand. Key Responsibilities Assist in the planning, curating, landing, and measuring consumer right assortments for NAM Engage sales team to collect feedback, action issues, and promptly communicate updates Ensure data integrity to support product ranging, timely delivery, correct segmentation, and pricing Support and capture consumer, industry and market insights to ensure a relevant product range is created to meet NAM market needs Assist in the management our key item and Franchise models across lifecycles to ensure brand health and growth Support curating channel/account level assortment plans Support the process and system updates to drive market relevant SMU's Present and deliver the category go-to-market strategy, range plans and consumer insights to internal and external stakeholders Continually monitor and communicate the analysis of the product range and sales results to maximize profitability, productivity and growth of future assortments Key Relationships Demand Planning and relevant SCM partners Sales teams Category and Marketplace Merchandising Wholesale, DTC, and relevant commercial teams Merchandising Planning and Systems Brand Operations (GTM, Sample, & Merch Ops) Brand Communications Sports Marketing Finance Global Business Partners Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency with MS Office Suite and working with systems/applications Ability to present in front of large and small groups Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, deadline-oriented environment Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed Ability to research and present business research Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with and collaborate across the organization Category specific understanding preferred Strong analytical and planning skills Minimum Qualifications Four-year college or university degree, preferably in Business/Merchandising or related field preferred One (1) year related industry experience Combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry preferred US marketplace experience preferred

Salary : $49,000 - $75,000