Senior Analyst, Inventory Management

adidas; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

adidas in Portland, OR is seeking an Inventory Strategy partner to lead end-to-end inventory management for the NAM market, collaborating across Inventory, Finance and Supply Chain to align with commercial objectives and brand integrity.

The role emphasizes data-driven reporting using SQL, Power BI and SAP, KPI development and end-to-end inventory health processes, including production planning and transfers, with a focus on regional integration for a One NAM approach.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of operations, planning or buying experience in a large consumer products organization.
• 4-year college degree with emphasis in business or finance.
• Diversity and inclusion respectful workplace statements present in posting.
• Company offers robust benefits and education support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market inventory by channel and recommend actions to maximize sales and gross margin.
• Deliver actionable inventory data and analyses to partners and leadership.
• Own weekly inventory reporting and provide ad hoc reporting, analysis and guidance (SQL, Excel, Power BI, SAP).
• Develop and improve end-to-end inventory health processes including production planning and transfers.
• Improve inventory reporting and data accuracy across upstream and downstream processes.
• Coordinate with SCM and Inventory teams to align data and actions and support One NAM integration.
• Identify roadblocks and communicate performance, risks and actions through monthly SLT reports.
• Support integration of U.S. inventory processes into Canada for a One NAM approach.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

AI/machine learning awareness

ERP SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Power BI

SAP

Excel

Job description

This is an individual contributor role serving as a strategic partner collaborating with multiple business functions

Purpose:

• Lead end-to-end inventory management and movement across the NAM market.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and an omni-channel approach across Inventory, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Develop inventory strategies, processes and KPIs that support commercial objectives, financial requirements and brand integrity

Key Accountabilities:

• Partner cross-functionally to analyze market inventory by channel and recommend actions that maximize sales, inventory turn and gross margin while supporting commercial objectives and brand integrity.
• Deliver clear, accurate and actionable inventory data and analysis to support business partners, leadership decisions and commercial planning.
• Own weekly inventory reporting and provide ad hoc reporting, analysis and technical guidance using SQL, Excel, Power BI and SAP.
• Develop, support and continuously improve end-to-end inventory health processes and strategies, including planned production, like-for-like analysis, inventory flow, returns and transfers.
• Drive improvements in inventory reporting and upstream and downstream inventory management to strengthen process efficiency, communication and data accuracy.
• Align SCM and Inventory teams on consistent data, reporting and insights, and partner with commercial and brand teams to define and execute appropriate actions.
• Support the integration of U.S. inventory processes into Canada to enable a consistent One NAM approach.
• Identify roadblocks to stock commercialization, develop solutions and communicate inventory performance, risks and actions through monthly SLT reports and presentations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to access, integrate and analyze data from varied database structures to produce comprehensive reporting and actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end demand, purchasing and inventory processes.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to resolve stakeholder disconnects and support sound decisions with limited information.
• Advanced analytical and methodological skills, including data analysis and trend forecasting.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-management and facilitation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Clear written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and merchandising or data applications, including Power BI, Databricks, SAP and SQL.
• Advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, lookup formulas and formatting.
• General understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative AI concepts, with the ability to identify opportunities where AI, automation, and emerging technologies can improve forecasting, inventory management, productivity, and decision-making.
• Strong planning, organization and attention to detail, with the ability to meet critical deadlines; fluent in written and spoken English.\
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-6 years of operations, planning or buying experience within a large Footwear, Apparel, Sporting Goods, or Consumer Products organization and with increasing degree of responsibility
• 4-year college degree with emphasis in business or finance
• Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, OR.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

- Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You -

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.