Junior Buyer eCommerce

adidas; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company seeks an experienced eCommerce professional in Cape Town to support product and assortment strategy for online channels. The role involves monitoring online product performance, creating insightful reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. Candidates should possess a relevant tertiary qualification and 3 to 4+ years of experience in a buying department within the retail or eCommerce sector. Excellent analytical and presentation skills are essential for success.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace

Qualifications

• 3 – 4+ years of experience in the Buying Department of a medium-large retail/eCommerce organization.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly online product insight reports and present findings.
• Monitor online product performance and recommend actions.
• Support the eCOM assortments for seasonal ranges.
• Execute digital campaigns and product selection.
• Conduct seasonal competitor analysis for pricing and UX.
• Manage the local production process for eCommerce needs.

Skills

Range building

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Knowledge of sports industry

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Effective communication in English

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

To support the execution of the product and assortment strategy for the eCOM channel. The role is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to range building, online product launches, analytics, and seasonal trading. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional digital teams at both hub and cluster level and will interact frequently with Digital Marketing, Trade & Allocation, and CTC Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create weekly online product insight reports (conversion, traffic, sell-through, search trends) and present findings during digital trade meetings.
• Monitor online product performance, highlighting bestsellers, underperformers, and stock-outs with recommended actions.
• Review ATP availability, and replenishment needs weekly, suggesting top‑ups, or markdowns in line with commercial strategy.
• Support in building the eCOM assortments for Inline seasonal ranges, GFO, and clearance product based on digital requirements and commercial opportunities.
• Support the eCOM team on digital campaign execution including product selection for drops, promotions, weekly offers, and brand moments.
• Work closely with Brand, Digital Marketing, and CX teams to plan and support online product launches and seasonal storytelling.
• Conduct seasonal competitor comp shops focused on digital pricing, assortment, and UX (product presentation, navigation).
• Maintain awareness of global trends and consumer behaviour, providing insights relevant to online merchandising and product strategy.
• Partner closely with Concept Stores, Digital Marketing, Brand and CTC teams to ensure accurate representation of product online.
• Manage the local production process, ensuring eCom‑specific product needs are briefed and delivered on time.
• Coordinate product shoots, including sample readiness, styling direction, and adherence to brand guidelines. Ensure all final imagery meets quality, brand and commercial requirements for online use.

Key Relationships

• eCOM Merchandise Buyer and T&A teams
• Digital Marketing, Brand & CX teams
• Cluster and HUB CTC teams
• Local Sourcing team
• Retail teams

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent understanding of range & assortment building: a proven record of building compelling assortments balancing out brand & commercial ambitions
• Intermediate knowledge of data analysis and interpretation, must understand how to tell a story with data
• Strong presenting skills
• Excitement around product and knowledge of the sports industry
• Ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate an ability to guide through complex and ambiguous environments

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 3 – 4+ years of working experience within a Buying Department of a medium‑large size retail/ecommerce organization.

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.