Through sport we have the power to change lives. Sport is our past, present, and future and connects deeply with our purpose. We will always strive to expand the limits of human possibilities, to include and unite people in sport and to create a more sustainable world. We are defined by our attitude, Impossible is Nothing. We are rebellious optimists driven by action to shape a better future together. We see a world with possibilities where others only see the impossible. In sport, having the right attitude is key to being successful. Our attitude defines us in our industry and is a mindset that goes back to the days of our founder, Adi Dassler. It shapes our stories, products, and action.  

 

As the hub of the brand, the adidas North American Product Merchandising team drives how our products show up to serve the consumer and elevate our experience. We are brand led storytellers who build product offerings that connect with and inspire our consumer. We build assortments that are brand led, consumer right and appropriately segmented to win in the NAM marketplace.  

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: We are brand led storytellers who build product offerings that connect with and inspire our consumer 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Manage the planning, curating, landing, and measuring consumer right assortments for NAM 

Ensure we are driving the right product, at the right time, to the right segmentation, in the right volume and at the right price 

Provide and communicate consumer, industry, and market insights to Global via the GTM commercial input process to ensure a relevant product range is created to meet NAM market needs 

Manage our key item and franchise models across lifecycles to ensure brand health and growth  

Own the creation of strategic curated assortment plans for relevant strategic channel/account including DTC 

Manage the execution of NAM Local Creation to drive market relevant SMU's 

Inspire and excite through the presentation of the GTM category, range plans and consumer insights to internal teams and key strategic retailers 

Utilize and action the analysis of the product range and sales results to maximize profitability, productivity, and growth of future assortments 

Lead and motivate direct reports ensuring best in class mentorship, training and development for category and career growth 

 

Key Relationships 

Category and Marketplace Merchandising 

Canada, DTC, and relevant commercial teams 

Merchandising Planning and Systems 

Brand Operations (GTM, Sample, & Merch Ops) 

Brand Communications 

Sports Marketing 

Finance 

Demand Planning and relevant SCM partners 

Global Business Partners 

Local Creation teams 

 

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Skill in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)  

Strong presentation and planning skills § Strong process and project management skills 

Ability to provide category management leadership, including ability to manage/mentor more junior resources 

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed 

Excellent business acumen in channel distribution, net sales, margin, profit and inventory 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to work with and influence across the organization 

A thorough understanding of customer markets and trends 

Category specific understanding preferred 

Strong analytical and planning skills 

Ability to travel domestic and international up to 15% of time 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

Four-year college or university degree, preferably in Business/Merchandising or related field preferred; and   

Minimum five (5) years related industry experience 

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree 

Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry preferred 

US marketplace experience preferred 

 

 

 

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. 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, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. 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 both company and personal 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. We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.