Manager Retail Omnichannel Excellence - temp 30/11/2024 (M/D/F) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

This role is responsible for maximizing the profitability of Market Europe Consumer Direct Retail by ensuring that all Omnichannel services and their sub-initiatives are managed effectively end-to-end involving all key stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class consumer journey and drive performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the pilot and implementation of key Omnichannel initiatives across Market Europe.
Drive the implementation of an effective and efficient demand management process to deliver enhancements to established solutions based on operational performance and market needs.
Develop an appropriate change management strategy to lead change in the market organization.
Ensure best-in-class Omnichannel performance for consumers and stores as well as target achievement of key KPIs by implementing best practices and utilizing operational reports, monitoring mechanisms and competitions.
Deliver training and related material to drive effective and efficient operations within the respective functions impacted by the solution.
Deliver documentation of all key initiatives and make it easily available for the organization. Prepare and update local guidelines based on market requests.
Organize and facilitate required meetings to inform and motivate the organization for the assigned key initiatives.
Understand, consolidate, and represent the business interests of the Market as an ‘ambassador’ towards global counterparts.
Reviewing all existing policies and standards and provide necessary updates on a regular basis according to new systems and tools.
Lead the Europe Champions Program and sustain excellence in securing change agents in the markets that act as key catalysts and ambassadors for change in Omnichannel and Digital Retail.
Support the overall Retail & Consumer Excellence Team for other key initiatives as assigned by reporting line manager(s).

Authorities:

N.A.

Key Relationships:

Consumer Direct teams – eCom, Franchise, Retail
Retail Operations
Retail Training
IT
SCM
DSS
Marketing
Merchandising
Human Resources
Cluster Retail Teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Influencing skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure
Strong analytical skills and an innovative thinker
Good planning, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work and deliver in changing environments.
Solid project management skills from initiation to closure
Analytical mindset and an innovative thinker
Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
Fluent in English
Additional languages are an advantage.
Geographically mobile

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree and/or commercial training in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing or Sales is preferred (or similar business experience)
Minimum 4 years Retail experience
Experience in Omnichannel or Digital Retail is an advantage.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:

Manager Retail Omnichannel Excellence - temp 30/11/2024 (M/D/F)