Job Description

PURPOSE & RELEVANCE -


DRIVE BRAND STRATEGY ACROSS CHANNELS

Represent and drive the brand's seasonal point of view and strategic priorities with trade partners during key go-to-market (GTM) milestones.



OPTIMIZE ASSORTMENT MIX -


Ensure the most effective and balanced assortment mix is curated for each trade partner, aligned with channel objectives and consumer demand.



CONSUMER-CENTRIC RANGE BUILDING

Recommend and finalize ranges that resonate with the target consumer, enabling the achievement of sell-through targets across channels.



IN-SEASON TRADING SUPPORT

Support channel teams and partner merchandisers by sharing actionable insights, best practices, and in-season interventions to optimize performance.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-



PRE-SEASON PLANNING AND BUYING:




OTB (OPEN-TO-BUY) & ASSORTMENT PLANNING


Develop sub-category and gender/division-level buy plans grounded in historical performance and future growth potential. Provide sellout-driven insights to curate seasonal assortments aimed at maximizing sell-through performance. Identify and act upon any opportunities related to assortment or category planning for the MBC channel.

BUYING STRATEGY & SEASONAL PRIORITIES


Drive DPC buying strategy and key seasonal priorities in alignment with partner merchandising and operations teams.

FEEDBACK TO CHANNEL/CTC TEAMS


Offer both quantitative and qualitative feedback on assortment planning in collaboration with marketing and channel stakeholders.

GO-TO-MARKET (GTM) PARTICIPATION


Engage in major GTM milestones to understand key seasonal brand and business unit strategies, integrating them into the DPC planning outlook. Support channel teams during the GTM process by reviewing partner orders and providing relevant, data-backed feedback

IN-SEASON PLANNING & TRADING



CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES


Collaborate closely with channel teams to ensure timely billing and smooth execution of campaign article launches.

REPLENISHMENT MODEL


Lead the replenishment program for DPC, with a focus on growing its contribution to overall business.

IN-SEASON LAUNCH MANAGEMENT


Share regular updates on in-season product launches with channel teams and ensure timely order closures.

SEASONAL INWARDS TRACKING


Monitor season-wise inwards against the buy plans shared during trade shows to ensure alignment and timely availability.

SELL-THROUGH PERFORMANCE MONITORING


Actively track in-season performance to identify fast and slow movers within the range and recommend timely actions.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT


Efficient movement of inventory across the channels basis the demand from partners




KEY RELATIONSHIPS:


Brand Teams Cluster SCM Cluster Finance DPC & MBC functional teams (Ops) IT / BI Channel Partners




KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


4-5 years of work experience in this domain and preferably Masters in Fashion Management. Experienced in data analysis with strong skills in Microsoft Excel is required. Knowledge of other functional areas involved in the Pre-Season and In-season Merchandising planning is preferred. Good understanding of brand building and consumer perspective. Holistic thinker - establish and drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions. Strong influencer and natural collaborator Fluent in 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.

JOB TITLE:
AM Merchandising, DPC, Marketplace Brand
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Gurgaon
TEAM:
Merchandising & Planning
STATE:
HR
COUNTRY/REGION:
IN
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
539343
DATE:
Jan 16, 2026