Manager Franchise Inventory Mgmt (Shanghai, SH, CN) @ adidas

<h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">PURPOSE &amp; OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION</h2> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">The Inventory Management Manager is responsible for end-to-end inventory governance across MW business, ensuring healthy inventory structure, efficient stock flow, and strong alignment between sell-in orders and sell-out performance.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">This role acts as the critical bridge between Merchandise Operations, Business Planning, and Product Sales teams, integrating sell-in phasing, sell-out consumption, and cross-channel inventory balancing to optimize inventory productivity and mitigate stock risks.</p> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h2> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">1. Sell-In Inventory Monitoring &amp; Governance</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Monitor MW branch/stores sell-in inventory levels by season, category, and aging structure.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Identify over-buy and under-buy risks and provide early warning signals.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Track inventory structure health and recommend corrective actions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ensure visibility of inventory exposure across the MW business.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">2. Sell-In &amp; Sell-Out Integration (Business Planning Interface)</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Align sell-in order phasing with sell-out forecast in partnership with Business Planning.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Monitor gap between sell-in booking and sell-out consumption.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Integrate call-off ratio and trading cadence into inventory monitoring framework.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Provide scenario simulation and inventory impact analysis to support planning decisions.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">3. Cross-Channel Inventory Management</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Monitor inventory water levels across channels and recommend stock balancing actions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Drive cross-channel stock reallocation based on business opportunities and sell-through performance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Optimize inventory deployment to maximize productivity and reduce aged stock risk.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">4. Inventory Flow &amp; Transfer Governance</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Lead regular stock in/out planning and relocation governance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Define transfer priority logic and monitor execution effectiveness.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ensure healthy weeks of cover across clusters and regions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Track aging exposure and define exit strategy recommendations.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">5. Product Sales (PS) Collaboration</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Review monthly top sell-in products and analyze performance in MW stores.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Translate sell-in highlights into actionable trading recommendations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Provide visibility on customer buying structure and associated inventory risks.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Partner with PS team to ensure sell-in decisions are supported by healthy inventory flow.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">6. Reporting &amp; Inventory Visibility</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Develop monthly inventory flow and turnover reports.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Build aging exposure dashboard and inventory health index.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Provide structured management reporting to support commercial decision-making.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Continuously enhance reporting tools and data transparency.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">SUCCESS METRICS</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Inventory turn improvement and healthy weeks of cover.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Reduction of aged stock exposure.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Sell-in vs sell-out alignment ratio.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Cross-channel inventory efficiency.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Stock transfer cycle time and effectiveness.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Inventory risk reduction and visibility quality.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">KEY COLLABORATION PARTNERS</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Business Planning – sell-out forecast alignment and integration.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Product Sales (PS) – sell-in structure and customer buying analysis.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Merchandise Allocation Team – trading and replenishment coordination.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">DP &amp; SCM &amp; Logistics – stock flow and transfer execution.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Finance – inventory valuation and risk control.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Minimum 6–8 years of experience in inventory management, merchandise planning, or retail operations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Strong understanding of retail inventory economics and stock flow dynamics.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and reporting capability.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ability to integrate sell-in and sell-out planning perspectives.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional influencing skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Structured thinking with strong commercial judgment.</li> </ul>