Sports Marketing Operations Coordinator

PURPOSE  
To handle product planning and forecasting, key product distribution, inventory management, and partner card management for NBA and WNBA on behalf of the Sports Marketing Operations department. This position requires a combination of strong communication, organizational, process, accountability, detailed execution, solotion oriented thinking, and time management skills.

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
•    Quarterly Product Forecasting for Footwear/Apparel for On Court and Off Court
•    Hype Product Forecasting and Direct Athlete Distribution when needed
•    AST Planning/Buying and Communication to Internal Team
•    SM (Promo Only) Planning/Buys in collaboration with Athlete Managers/Grassroots/NCAA
•    Provide Detailed Updates on PO Deliveries and Submit Air Freight Requests when applicable
•    Own Key Product Distributions (Olympics, World Cup, All Star)
•    Partner Card Management (Initial Set Up, Reloading of Funds, Issue Resolution)
•    Inventory Management 
•    Participate in team meetings to remain up to speed on projects of high priority

 

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
•    Strong organizational and time management skills.
•    Ability to prioritize and execute multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while working under tight deadlines (provide service at the highest level).
•    Detail Oriented
•    Problem Solving, Solution Oriented, Forward Thinking
•    Ability to work within a team environment
•    Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills (both internally and externally)
•    Strong computer skills – knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint

 

QUALIFICATIONS  
•    Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university preferred; or one year related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

 

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.