Merchandiser Franchise

Job description

Country: United Arab Emirates
Job Function: Retail (Back Office)

State / Province: United Arab Emirates
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Dubai
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

From design to production to logistics to technology, every role in all our brands is connected to this. Our roles span the range of our brands, as well as spanning the globe. No matter what you do, or what country or city you do it in, your work helps make greatness possible.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role will support the franchise team in driving Planning & Merchandising best practices across GCC to maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support the implementation of key strategic priorities in line with the company and the Market Merchandising framework
· Set up & analyze key merchandising reports to understand the category performance by country and by customer.
· Analyze every aspect of best sellers and worst sellers, in season stock cover management and in season reactivity and provide recommendations based on analysis.
· Drive cross functional alignment with Own Retail, Marketing, and other departments to ensure excellence execution of the Franchise stores.
· Support franchise sales team and customers before and during sell in meetings.
· Assist the team in planning OTB for franchise partners.
· Prepare reports for effective pre-season planning.
· Coordinate with Franchise Managers for in season activities.

Key Relationships:

· Regional: Franchise Customers
· Local: Franchise Managers, Retail UAE Team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Intermediate to advance MS office skills (Advanced Excel skills is essential)
· Understanding of Merchandise and Planning Management
· Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
· Structured, organised & process oriented
· Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
· Ability to work within a team environment

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· University degree in business.
· 3-4 years merchandising experience.