Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:As Manager, Planning & Trading, eCommerce, you will lead the commercial planning and trading strategy for adidas Pacific's digital business.
Responsible for driving profitable growth across adidas.com, the adidas App, partner programs and marketplace channels, you will own merchandise planning, forecasting, inventory management and in-season trading performance.Working at the centre of Digital, Merchandising, Supply Chain and Finance, you will ensure the right products are bought, allocated and traded to achieve sales, margin and inventory objectives.
This role is a key driver of data-led decision making, providing the insights, reporting and commercial recommendations that maximise business performance and consumer experience.Key Responsibilities:Own the end-to-end merchandise and financial planning process for the eCommerce channel, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), sales, margin, inventory and sell-through planningLead pre-season assortment and buy planning, ensuring inventory investments align with commercial targets, consumer demand and seasonal strategiesPartner with Merchandising, Digital and Finance teams to develop and execute category and channel growth plansManage inventory allocation, replenishment and stock commitments across adidas.com, the App, partner programs and marketplace channelsOwn the rolling forecast process, continually assessing sales, demand and inventory performance to optimise commercial outcomesBuild and deliver trading analysis, dashboards and reporting that support weekly,



monthly and seasonal business reviewsMonitor assortment productivity, option count, product availability and inventory health, identifying risks and opportunities throughout the seasonDevelop and execute promotional and markdown strategies to maximise sales while protecting profitability and inventory objectivesAnalyse category, franchise and article-level performance to provide actionable recommendations that drive growthCollaborate closely with Supply Chain and eCommerce Operations to ensure the optimal flow of inventory across all digital touchpointsKPI's:Achievement of net sales, gross margin and full-price sales targetsInventory productivity metrics including sell-through, weeks cover, stock ageing and inventory turnForecast accuracy and effective Open-to-Buy managementProduct availability and reduction of out-of-stock rates across digital channelsPromotional and markdown effectiveness against revenue and margin targetsGrowth in eCommerce channel performance across adidas.com, App, partner programs and marketplacesKey Relationships:Director,



eCommerceeCommerce Trading & Digital Consumer Experience TeamsFinance & Commercial Planning TeamsSupply Chain & Operations TeamsMarketplace & Partner Program StakeholdersGlobal DTC & eCommerce Planning TeamsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong experience in Merchandise Planning, Buying or Merchandising within retail, eCommerce or omni-channel environmentsAdvanced analytical capability with the ability to translate complex data into clear commercial actionsAdvanced Power BI (or equivalent business intelligence platform) experienceAdvanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, forecasting and large dataset analysisExperience using retail analytics or assortment planning tools such as Style Arcade is highly regardedStrong understanding of inventory management, forecasting and merchandising processesHighly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial environmentExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsCommercially minded with a solid focus on delivering profitable growthRequisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications:University degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related discipline preferredMinimum 6 years' experience in Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising or a related commercial functionDemonstrated experience within an eCommerce, Digital Retail or Omni-channel businessProven track record managing financial plans, inventory performance and commercial trading outcomesExperience within Sports, Fashion, Retail or FMCG industries is highly regarded
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📌 Manager, Planning & Trading, Ecommerce (Melbourne)
🏢 Adidas
📍 Melbourne