Manager, Planning & Trading, eCommerce (Melbourne, VIC, AU)

Adidas
Melbourne
Full timeFunction: Capital Markets, Trading & QuantExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Detail-oriented","Stakeholder management","Communication","Commercial mindset"]

Lead end-to-end merchandise and financial planning for adidas Pacific’s eCommerce business. Own open-to-buy, forecasting, inventory management, and in-season trading performance across adidas.com, the adidas App, partner programs, and marketplaces. Partner with Merchandising, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, and eCommerce Operations to drive category and channel growth plans, deliver trading dashboards and reporting, and optimize availability, promotions, and markdowns to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets.

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Manager, Planning & Trading, eCommerce (Melbourne, VIC, AU)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end merchandise and financial planning for adidas Pacific’s eCommerce business. Own open-to-buy, forecasting, inventory management, and in-season trading performance across adidas.com, the adidas App, partner programs, and marketplaces. Partner with Merchandising, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, and eCommerce Operations to drive category and channel growth plans, deliver trading dashboards and reporting, and optimize availability, promotions, and markdowns to achieve sales, margin, and inventory targets.
Location: Melbourne
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Capital Markets, Trading & Quant
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the end-to-end merchandise and financial planning process for the eCommerce channel, including open-to-buy, sales, margin, inventory, and sell-through planning.
  • •Lead pre-season assortment and buy planning to ensure inventory investments align with commercial targets and seasonal strategies.
  • •Manage inventory allocation, replenishment, and stock commitments across adidas.com, the App, partner programs, and marketplace channels.
  • •Own the rolling forecast process to assess sales, demand, and inventory performance and optimize commercial outcomes.
  • •Develop and deliver trading analysis, dashboards, and reporting to support weekly, monthly, and seasonal business reviews, including promotional and markdown strategy execution.

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years' experience in merchandise planning, buying, merchandising, or a related commercial function.
  • •Demonstrated experience in eCommerce, digital retail, or omni-channel environments.
  • •Proven track record managing financial plans, inventory performance, and commercial trading outcomes.
  • •Strong inventory management, forecasting, and merchandising process knowledge.
  • •University degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience:6+ yearsECommerceDigital retailOmni-channelRetailSportsFashionFMCGRetail analytics
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Marketing or related discipline
Skills:Analytical thinkingDetail-orientedStakeholder managementCommunicationCommercial mindset
Tech Stack:Power BIExcelStyle Arcade

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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