Manager E-comm Buying & Trading

adidas; Colombia; On-site; COP 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking a Manager eCom Buying and Trading for the Colombia market. The role focuses on ensuring a correct Buying and in-season strategy across adidas-owned e-commerce, aligned with Planning guidelines and targets.

You will support pre-season and in-season trading, manage the eCom buying process in coordination with CTCs, BU LAM, and market Planning, and ensure timely readiness and stock optimization through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying function, fully qualified and trained.
• Knowledge of company policies and practices.
• Strong competence with Buying procedures and systems.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of pre-season and in-season trading strategy.
• Manage the buying process for eCom market and align with Planning guidelines.
• Prepare size breakdowns for eCom buying.
• Monitor stock levels and support Demand Planning guidance.
• Support market in-season trading, markdowns, and stock transfers.
• Lead insights for IBP and performance reviews.

Skills

Buying experience

Industry knowledge

Buying systems

English fluency

Education

University degree

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics

Job description

Manager eCom Buying and Trading

Department: eCommerce

Direct Reporting Line: Sr. Manager eCom Buying and Trading

Subsidiary/country: LAM

Location: Colombia

GSMS Grade: M4

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organisation

Ensure and support a correct Buying & In-season Strategy within the market for the Brand's owned E-commerce channel (e-com) in accordance with Planning area pre-establish guidelines and targets

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the pre-season and in-season trading strategy, in line with market financial targets and eCommerce Planning guidelines.
• Responsible for the buying process for eCom market, following conversations and negotiations with CTCs team, BU LAM and ensuring alignment with market/channel Planning´s guidelines
• Prepare and validate size breakdowns according to market needs, ensuring they are incorporated into the e-com buying process.
• Monitor stock levels versus predetermined coverage guidelines and support execution of recommendations from Digital Demand Planning planning team.
• Support the execution of market in-season trading, markdown guidelines, and stock transfers to help maintain healthy stock coverage levels.
• Sizing-buy plans, ensuring correct phasing and timely readiness for RDP instances.
• Act as category support for BU and Channel alignment, providing inputs and follow-up where required.
• Prepare information and analysis required for Kickoff and Buy Review instances, supporting the Sr. Manager and team in the review process.
• Support daily tracking of business performance and achievement, highlighting relevant deviations, risks, and opportunities.
• Escalate stock risks and opportunities to the Sr. Manager and provide supporting analysis for decision-making conversations.
• Support conversations with SCM and cross-functional teams by preparing performance insights, stock inputs, and follow-up actions to influence seasonal performance.
• Provide inputs and follow-up for the IBP process, supporting alignment with Digital Planning expectations and targets.
• Support monthly business review meetings together with Digital Managers/Digital Directors by preparing performance updates, analysis, and required follow-ups.
• Prepare country financial and performance updates for the Sr. Manager review, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Support implementation and adoption of buying and trading best practices and tools, including price elasticity models and other optimization initiatives.
• Identify and recommend activation needs based on buys, stock position, and performance trends to support commercial execution.
• Work with global and local colleagues to support the implementation of best-in-class eCom buying practices and KPI tracking mechanisms focused on optimizing the eCom experience through product and ranging decisions.

Key Relationships

• Market CTC
• LAM BUs
• Market Finance teams
• Market Op teams
• Sr Director DTC / Digital Director / Digital Manager
• LAM DP team
• Global DBC

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Relevant job experience in an Buying function, fully qualified and trained
• Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices
• Strong competence with Buying procedures and systems
• Fluent in English

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree
• 5+ years of experience2 years Management experience

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