Football eCommerce Buying Lead | Range, Forecast & Launches

Adidas; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas is seeking a Buying Manager for its EU eCommerce Football category in Amsterdam. You will own the full buying process from range selection and forecasting to launch execution, partnering with EU Football Business Unit to translate consumer insights into assortment and investment decisions.

You will lead pre-season range and buy forecasts, collaborating with Planning, Demand Planning, Merchandising Operations, Digital Activation, and other teams to maximize commercial performance and

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• 3+ years of professional Buying or Merchandising experience.
• Experience in a multi-channel direct-to-consumer environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the eCom Product Merchandising representative and category expert for Football, influencing cross-functional decisions.
• Own the end-to-end range selection, buy process and forecasting for Football, aligned with Brand priorities and targets.
• Leverage consumer demand signals and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting accuracy and inform range and investment decisions.
• Manage range handovers, forecasts, launch phasing and size curves to maximize demand capture.
• Drive product launches and maximize demand around Football moments and collaborations.

Skills

Buying

Product merchandising

Category management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

University degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Adidas is seeking a Buying Manager for its EU eCommerce Football category in Amsterdam. You will own the full buying process from range selection and forecasting to launch execution, partnering with EU Football Business Unit to translate consumer insights into assortment and investment decisions.

You will lead pre-season range and buy forecasts, collaborating with Planning, Demand Planning, Merchandising Operations, Digital Activation, and other teams to maximize commercial performance and