Job Description

MANAGER PARTNER PROGRAM MERCHANDISE PLANNING ECOM EM





AREA


: Emerging Markets

DEPARTMENT


: eCommerce - Merchandising

DIRECT REPORTING LINE


: Director Hub Merchandising eCom EM

SUBSIDIARY/COUNTRY


: Gurgaon, India
LOCATION:


Gurgaon, India

GSMS GRADE:


M4



NUMBER OF PERSONNEL MANAGED


: 0





PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:





Responsible for maximising the sales, profitability & brand equity of the Emerging Markets organisation by planning and driving the Partner Program eCommerce merchandising strategy and execution in close collaboration with Partner Program team for the market.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:






Shape and execute the EM Merchandising strategy for the Partner Program channels Deliver financial targets including Net sales, Sell Through, standard margin Input and execute the end-to-end planning, buying guidance, range guidance, and GTM strategy for all categories with EM BU/CTC team direction Participate in the end-to-end category responsibility (including Open-To-Buy (OTB) plan pre-season product planning, option planning, range planning, forecasting, including handover to Demand Planning Participate in major go-to-market milestones to gain insight to key seasonal brand and BU strategies and initiatives, contributing financial plans for e-com outlook Collaborate with Planning and Partner program teams to develop annual channel sales, margin and receipt plans for annual budgeting process, intake ratios. Maximize new & in season business opportunities by understanding and executing on Partner Program channel potentials Constantly monitor platform developments in their category and cascade intelligence to the organisation across all EM clusters Interface with key stakeholders including Planning, Marketing, CX, and Digital Operations teams Share best practices among clusters, driving optimum OTB plans to balance growth opportunities with range efficiency Drive innovation across the function in terms of process automation and optimisation to improve availability across Partner Program channels Provide fact-based category input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders Role model the leadership framework and ONE EM mindset






KEY RELATIONSHIPS:






Partner Program team members, Hub and Cluster Merchandise teams, BU and CTC (Concept-to-Consumer), and MOPS eCommerce functional leads and Partner Program lead Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics team Finance/Controlling Relevant Global Teams - Buying, Merchandising, CTC




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES


:


Specialist with technical skills in pre-season Planning and Buying for a multichannel direct-to-consumer (own retail, franchise, and e-com) global brand. Detailed knowledge of Merchandising, ranging, forecasting & budget planning Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure Strong analytical and communication skills Knowledge of range segmentation and merchandising plan for eCommerce channels Strong trading mindset, with an entrepreneurial flair to maximize business opportunities Technical skillset: advanced Excel, PowerBI, Data visualization tools. Experience with coding languages an advantage Fluent in English




REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:






University degree, ideally in business with marketing and sales focus - MBA an advantage Total of 5+ years relevant work experience. Experience working with a Sporting Goods retailer is preferred Multi-store and eCom experience essential Functional knowledge of Marketing Activation, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics Experienced in working cross-functional within international organization

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:
Manager Partner Program Merchandise Planning eCom EM
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Gurgaon
TEAM:
Merchandising & Planning
STATE:
HR
COUNTRY/REGION:
IN
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
533153
DATE:
Aug 18, 2025