Assistant Manager, Buying

adidas (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is hiring for a Franchise Merchandiser role focused on driving trading activities, reviewing buys, and collaborating with franchise buyers and in-season teams. You will implement the country merchandising strategy, guide assortment planning, and ensure alignment with store standards across FRS.

The role requires 2+ years in retail, preferably in sports & fashion, with advanced Excel/PowerPoint/Word skills. Local language fluency is expected in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Retail Industry
• Degree or Diploma in Fashion / Marketing / Retail Management
• Experience in Sports & Fashion or FMCG Retail preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive franchise store buying and lead the buy process with Franchise Partners
• Develop product assortments based on share of business for FRS
• Support implementation of country strategic priorities across FRS stores
• Assist Buying Manager in planning and executing buys in line with OTB
• Drive KPIs like productivity and sell-through
• Provide range recommendations per store aligned with EM/SEA seasonal strategies
• Ensure orders for FRS are placed accurately and on time
• Collaborate with external franchise buyers and In-Season Trading teams on grading and space plans
• Manage in-season chase models to maintain optimal inventory for FRS
• Adhere to store visit schedule for performance reviews and follow-up

Skills

Analytical mindset

Business acumen

Category know how

Relationship management

Big picture thinking

Process understanding

Learning and self-development

Multitasking

Education

Degree or Diploma in Fashion

Degree or Diploma in Marketing

Degree or Diploma in Retail Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

This role supports the Franchise Business by driving and executing trading activities, including reviewing buys and collaborating closely with external franchise buyers and in-season trading teams. The focus is on delivering planned sales, optimizing margins, and ensuring effective stock management.

This includes

Implementing the country merchandising strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.

Executing the end-to-end merchandising process to ensure seamless operations.

Providing guidance on buying strategy and assortment planning for franchise stores.

Delivering relevant insights and feedback to the Product/ Omni-Channel teams to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Drive initiatives and provide guidance on franchise store buying, leading the buy process with Franchise Partners to ensure optimal store performance and alignment with company standards.

Develop product assortments based on share of business, considering store formats, product categories, store types, and gender mix for FRS.

Support the implementation of key country strategic priorities across all FRS stores.

Assist the Buying Manager in planning and executing buys in line with OTB across all franchise doors.

Drive and achieve key benchmarks and KPIs, including productivity and sell-through performance.

Support FRS partners by providing the right range recommendations per store, aligned with EM/SEA seasonal strategies to ensure an appropriate and effective buy.

Ensure all orders for FRS are placed accurately and within the required timelines.

Collaborate closely with external franchise buyers and In-Season Trading teams to ensure product grading and option plans align with space management guidelines for FRS.

Manage in-season chase models (Best Seller, In-Season Creation, and Planned Responsiveness) to maintain optimal inventory levels for FRS.

Adhere to the FRS store visit schedule to ensure sufficient time is spent in stores for performance review and execution follow-up.

Key Relationships

Internal: Franchise Team, Product Team/OMNI Channel, Brand Comms, VM, Finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competency

Strong analytical mind set - details and numbers oriented

Business Acumen & problem-solving skills

Category know how - products, ranges, market trends

Manage Relationships and diversity

Big picture thinking

Process and system understanding

Learning and self-development

Ability to multitask

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

Professional Background/Experience:

Functional: Minimum 2 years in Retail Industry

Industry: Preferably in Sports & Fashion or FMCG Retail

Commercial or key account sales experience will have an added advantage for this role.

Education:

Degree or Diploma in Fashion / Marketing / Retail Management

Microsoft Skills

Excel: Advanced

PowerPoint: Advanced

Word: Advanced

Language Skills

Local Language: Fluent

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Textiles, Clothing & Accessories 101-1,000 employees

At adidas, every day is a chance to flip the script. An invitation to take everything we know and re-invent it. Do it better. Never settling for good enough. Every day we get up, invent, adapt, improvise, find new ways to collaborate, and do the unexpected. We’re creators, makers and doers. Helping athletes make a difference, not just in their games, but in their lives and in their world. It’s an obsession.

We’ve been doing this for more than 65 years. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, we’ve been defining sport culture since the beginning. And we’re never done.

Come be a part of shaping the future together with us.

At adidas, every day is a chance to flip the script. An invitation to take everything we know and re-invent it. Do it better. Never settling for good enough. Every day we get up, invent, adapt, improvise, find new ways to collaborate, and do the unexpected. We’re creators, makers and doers. Helping athletes make a difference, not just in their games, but in their lives and in their world. It’s an obsession.

We’ve been doing this for more than 65 years. With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, we’ve been defining sport culture since the beginning. And we’re never done.

Come be a part of shaping the future together with us.