Assistant Manager Data & Systems

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with HSA/FSA

401k and stock purchase plan

12 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Generous leave policies

Job summary

adidas seeks a role within Merchandising & Planning to ensure product master data integrity, article creation, and vendor enablement across North America. This position drives governance, cross-system coordination, and speed-to-market while partnering with IT, Supply Chain, and external vendors.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management, seasonal readiness, and establishing scalable processes to support growth.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with merchandising operations, product data management, systems administration, vendor enablement, or related business processes.
• Strong understanding of product master data, merchandising systems, and article lifecycle management.
• Experience managing cross-functional processes spanning systems, vendors, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ERP, merchandising, and product information management platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Experience creating scalable processes, governance models, and operational controls.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product master data readiness and governance across NAC, M3, SAP, MRM, AFS, DTC platforms, and future vendor solutions.
• Serve as the primary owner for article lifecycle management including creation, maintenance, updates, validations, and data quality controls.
• Lead vendor onboarding, enablement, and operational support for third-party partners including LT, Agron, Golf, and future vendor platforms.
• Manage and execute clearance-related processes, C-Grade setup activities, and related compliance requirements.
• Drive seasonal readiness activities to ensure product availability, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment across key milestones.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues across systems before they impact launches, inventory disposition, or customer experience.
• Coordinate pricing, cost, product attribute, and vendor-request updates while ensuring alignment across interconnected systems.
• Develop scalable operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation supporting future vendor growth.
• Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and external vendors to continuously improve business processes and system adoption.
• Analyse operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Skills

Merchandising ops

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

ERP familiarity

PIM platforms knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

Merchandising platforms

PIM systems

Job description

About the Role

The role serves as the single point of accountability for product lifecycle data integrity, article creation and maintenance, vendor onboarding, clearance execution, seasonal readiness, and third-party vendor enablement across North America. It drives operational excellence through cross-system governance, process ownership, and end-to-end coordination across merchandising, planning, supply chain, digital commerce, and external vendor partners. The position sits within Merchandising & Planning and partners closely with Merchandising BU/WHS/DTC/aTS, Market and Global IT, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, external vendor partners and platform providers, and Compliance and Operations teams. It ensures accurate and timely product setup, accelerates speed-to-market, reduces operational risk, and establishes scalable support models that enable future business and vendor growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product master data readiness and governance across NAC, M3, SAP, MRM, AFS, DTC platforms, and future vendor solutions.
• Serve as the primary owner for article lifecycle management including creation, maintenance, updates, validations, and data quality controls.
• Lead vendor onboarding, enablement, and operational support for third-party partners including LT, Agron, Golf, and future vendor platforms.
• Manage and execute clearance-related processes, C-Grade setup activities, and related compliance requirements.
• Drive seasonal readiness activities to ensure product availability, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment across key milestones.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues across systems before they impact launches, inventory disposition, or customer experience.
• Coordinate pricing, cost, product attribute, and vendor-request updates while ensuring alignment across interconnected systems.
• Develop scalable operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation supporting future vendor growth.
• Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and external vendors to continuously improve business processes and system adoption.
• Analyse operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with merchandising operations, product data management, systems administration, vendor enablement, or related business processes.
• Strong understanding of product master data, merchandising systems, and article lifecycle management.
• Experience managing cross-functional processes spanning systems, vendors, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ERP, merchandising, and product information management platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Experience creating scalable processes, governance models, and operational controls.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and enterprise systems.

Workplace

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• In-office attendance is required even on Friday for work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation.

Salary

• Eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage.
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at .4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

About the Company

adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a competitive advantage.