Senior Specialist Category Management Local Production & Football & Motorsports (Istanbul, Istanbul, TR)

Adidas
Istanbul
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Interpersonal skills","Relationship management","Collaboration","Presentation skills","Structured approach"]

Drive and coordinate local production activities across relevant categories for Football & Motorsports, working with Category Managers and the local Liaison Office to increase local volume. Lead planning and follow-up of local production processes and seasonal embellishment agreements, monitor execution with local manufacturers, and track football club launch plans. Manage range management, segmentation, distribution, pricing support, and forecasting/KPI reporting, while collaborating cross-functionally on local launch alignment and licensed apparel execution.

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Adidas
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Senior Specialist Category Management Local Production & Football & Motorsports (Istanbul, Istanbul, TR)

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Job Summary

Drive and coordinate local production activities across relevant categories for Football & Motorsports, working with Category Managers and the local Liaison Office to increase local volume. Lead planning and follow-up of local production processes and seasonal embellishment agreements, monitor execution with local manufacturers, and track football club launch plans. Manage range management, segmentation, distribution, pricing support, and forecasting/KPI reporting, while collaborating cross-functionally on local launch alignment and licensed apparel execution.
Location: Istanbul
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Drive and coordinate local production activities across relevant categories with Category Managers and the local Liaison Office to increase local production volume.
  • •Lead planning and follow-up of local production processes aligned to seasonal timelines and business requirements.
  • •Plan, monitor, and coordinate seasonal agreements for locally executed embellishment processes with manufacturers.
  • •Track Football Club Launch Plans, coordinating local production phases and relevant communication in Türkiye.
  • •Manage range management (segmentation, distribution, pricing support) and deliver forecasting, KPI reporting, and scenario analysis; collaborate on local launch execution and licensed apparel requirements.

Key Requirements

  • •Drive and coordinate local production activities across relevant categories with Category Managers and the local Liaison Office.
  • •Lead planning and follow-up of local production processes, ensuring alignment with seasonal timelines and business requirements.
  • •Plan and monitor seasonal agreements for locally executed embellishment processes and coordinate related timelines.
  • •Manage range management activities including segmentation, distribution, and support pricing decisions for target margins, volumes, and value.
  • •Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-functional experience across merchandising, category management, brand, and sales; fluent English required.
Skills:Analytical skillsInterpersonal skillsRelationship managementCollaborationPresentation skillsStructured approach
Languages:English

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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