Senior Manager Merchandizing Process & Solutions Development (m/f/d) - Global Retail

<p><b><span><span><span>PURPOSE</span></span></span></b></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>To design and implement the future global retail/DTC process with special focus on product<em> </em>planning, merchandising, and trading. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>To help bring to life cutting edge methodologies that get the right product, at the right time in front of the right consumers, wherever they shop. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>To maximize the efficiency and profitability of Global Sales by driving the implementation of new, globally harmonized, ways of working into our Retail organization in all markets.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>To ensure a consumer-first mindset across a large group of global stakeholders. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>To enable our retail operating model, operational efficiency, omnichannel approach and digital transformation, and to embed a world class trading culture.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Be part of the cross-functional team that will effectively implement global programs, processes, and policies to the global retail/DTC channel</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>To bring an expert point of view, influence, and partner with global and market teams to analyze current processes, identify opportunities and synthesize recommendations for the way forward.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><b><span><span><span> </span></span></span></b></p> <p><b><span><span><span>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</span></span></span></b></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>To drive process optimization initiatives within retail/merchandising/product planning/demand planning/trading from gap analysis over blueprinting up to (system) implementation to facilitate the execution of the adidas strategy.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensure processes and supporting systems are designed to meet business needs and understood end-to-end by all relevant stakeholders</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Proactively connect/ liaise within Retail, DSS, Digital, Brand, GOPS and with markets to understand existing process challenges</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Represent Retail in the DSS, Digital, Brand, GOPS departments, supporting the retail business &amp; system processes</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Identify process improvement potentials and – if applicable - related changes in Retail focused systems</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Support prioritization of process improvement projects based on business needs; assist in creating business cases by working collaboratively with other functions to allow for objective financial evaluation of key initiatives</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Participate in system solution evaluation exercises to ensure fulfillment of business requirements in line with Retail channel needs</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Support implementation and change management with respect to large scale infrastructure projects potentially managing project sub modules / work streams</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Build positive relationships, tap into, and manage the network of Retail/Merchandising SMEs (subject matter experts) towards achieving process reengineering, alignment, and project milestones</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Track progress of all assigned initiatives and ensure visibility and communication of progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensure effective implementation and markets’ training of new business processes and system solutions in Retail</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Maintain up-to-date business process documentation and provide input to policies and SOP owners regarding relevant changes</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Organize and facilitate “Test &amp; Learn” pilot implementations where required </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Manage and lead additional retail priorities and workstreams assigned by your manager</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Other duties as requested by line manager</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b><span><span><span>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></span></span></b></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Soft skills</span></span></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Ability to influence and lead others within a complex matrix organization</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Cultural sensitivity and an inclusive mindset</span></span></span></span><