Manager Data Solutions and Analytics

Adidas; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Data Solutions and Analytics to build a robust retail data foundation. This role involves delivering cutting-edge data solutions that empower stakeholders to make informed, fact-based decisions. You will collaborate with teams globally, ensuring data integrity and quality while driving growth through innovative analytics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, project management experience, and a deep understanding of data governance. Join a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and encourages individual expression, where your contributions will significantly impact the retail landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics, strategy, financial planning, or business intelligence.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience in data engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail reporting and maintain dashboards for data accuracy.
• Ensure data quality through best practices and monitor analytics for improvements.
• Train teams on new reporting tools and manage changes in data solutions.

Skills

Data Warehouse Processes

Communication Skills

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Change Management

Agility and Adaptability

Education

University Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or Economics

Tools

SQL

Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Manager Data Solutions and Analytics

Department: Planning, Reporting and Analytics

Indirect/secondary reporting line: Sr. Dir. Retail Financial Planning & Reporting

Subsidiary/country: USA

Location: Portland, OR

GSMS Grade: M4

FLSA Status: Exempt

Number of Personnel Managed: 0

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility:

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The NAM Manager of Data Solutions and Analytics at adidas is responsible for building the adidas retail data foundation and delivering cutting-edge data to stakeholders, enabling them to make fact-based decisions. This person will maintain strong relationships with the data community both locally and globally to ensure retail is developing and implementing data solutions that are continuing to drive growth in the retail fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and develop retail reporting for retail back-office partners, fleet and store leaders.
• Create, automate and maintain dashboards and reports to ensure data accuracy and consistent reporting for retail.
• Monitor analytics and metrics results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing best practices for data governance and management.
• Recommend and evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance analytics capabilities.
• Work cross-functionally with teams to identify business needs and gather requirements to deliver data to drive business decisions.
• Work closely with global data and analytics team to ensure retail data sources are maintained and updated appropriately.
• Effectively communicate changes and updates to all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Train and support teams on new reporting tools and data solutions, ensuring stakeholders are confident and proficient in using them.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions when implementing new data solutions or decommissioning old ones.
• Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and share out results to stakeholders in a timely manner to drive quick data driven business decisions.
• Incorporate predictive models and machine learning to forecast business outcomes.

Key Relationships:

• Global Data and Analytics Team
• Merchandise Buying, Planning, and Allocation
• Retail Finance Team
• Retail Activation and Marketing
• Store Operations
• Retail Training
• Store Development
• Retail Fleet teams (Sr. Director of Stores, Regional Directors, District Managers and Store Managers)
• Commercial Partners (Wholesale, Ecom and Omni)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with data warehouse processes and leading the execution of analytical projects.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting complex topics to stakeholders at various organizational levels both in-person and virtually.
• Strong business intelligence skills along with logical reasoning.
• Experience in managing projects, including the ability to lead projects or work on several projects simultaneously.
• Experience in effectively managing change, including training and communication to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and data visualization tools (i.e. Power BI).
• Ability to remain agile and adapt to the needs of the business.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in the field of Business, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, financial planning, business intelligence, market or customer research.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Lakehouse or a Data Engineering environment.

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.