adidas · 2 hours ago
Assistant Manager Brand Operations
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAdidas is a leading global sportswear brand, and they are seeking an Assistant Manager for Brand Operations. The role involves managing consumer-focused processes, analyzing operational workflows, and collaborating with various teams to enhance seasonal execution and continuous improvement.
American FootballApparelFitnessLifestyleManufacturingMarketingProfessional ServicesRetailSporting GoodsWholesale
Responsibilities
Support the seasonal processes and/or system reviews with an eye towards continuous improvement, to key Category Merchandising and X-functional teams (including reporting and forecast analysis, demand, and purchasing workflows as they relate to Category Merchandising)
Curate and organize content and recipients of bi-weekly communications packages, with particular focus, but not limited to the audience of Product Merchandising and Brand Marketing and the milestones, interactions and deliverables critical to the business)
Compile, edit and distribute communications for the business as required per milestone, deliverable or as scheduled delivery of key information
Consolidate, organize and maintain comprehensive milestone playbook, reviewing and updating on seasonal basis
Organize interactions and collaborate with business partners to facilitate hind sighting exercises (per milestone and/or season). Integrate learnings and process changes into milestone playbook
Organize, document and support BU-specific process models
Manage quarterly Statement Excess Inventory process (data prep, stakeholder organization and process oversight)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
Two to five years of experience in process management, reporting, and analysis
Intermediate / Advanced MS Excel skills required
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of managing data (i.e. Excel, database interface)
Ability to create reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Detail and process oriented
Ability to convey complex information to a wide group of experts and non-experts alike
Ability to quickly adapt to changing business processes and business partner while embracing a continuous improvement and feedback culture
Ability to work cross-functionally, multi-task, connect ideas and data from various sources to draw meaningful conclusions and develop innovative solutions
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to find and action upon consensus within a x-functional team environment
Preferred
Understanding of data visualization (storytelling through and with data)
Sports Apparel / Footwear industry specific experience preferred
Benefits
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
Basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Education assistance
Generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
Prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Service Time Off during milestone years
Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday
Company
adidas
Adidas is a global sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.
10001+ employees
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2023 (12)
2022 (15)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$580.46M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $580.46M
2020-04-15Post Ipo Debt
2002-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kasper Rorsted
CEO
Fabian Hieronimus
SVP Brand Strategy & Business Development
Recent News
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Future Startup
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