Analysis Skills, Business Growth, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, International Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Mathematics, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Procurement Planning, Retail, Retail Management, Retail Operations, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales Support, Training Data Sets, Visual Merchandising
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
4 days ago
PURPOSE
Step into a role where your insights directly shape business performance. As a Assistant Manager Planning (Planning Analyst) at adidas, you will bring clarity to complexity-turning data into actionable insights that strengthen forecasts, optimize inventory, and guide smarter decisions. Your work will help ensure the right products reach the right consumers at the right time, supporting sustainable growth across the business.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Financial Planning and Analytics
Merchandise Buying Planning and Allocation
Finance
Store Teams including Senior Leadership
Visual Merchandising
Retail Activation and Marketing
Store Operations
Retail Training
Global Sales and Retail Operations Teams
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support sales forecasting across daily weekly and monthly horizons using trends promotions and seasonality to guide accurate projections.
Monitor performance against plan prior year and forecast identifying risks and opportunities and delivering clear data‑led insights.
Analyze inventory health including aged stock sell‑through and seasonal performance to inform pricing transfers and rebalancing decisions.
Evaluate promotional and event performance measuring sales margin and inventory impact and identifying opportunities for future improvement.
Partner with cross functional teams to align forecasts inventory strategies and business priorities while delivering clear reporting and insights that guide decision making.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of retail math forecasting principles and key performance metrics
Advanced Excel skills including data modeling pivot tables and large dataset analysis
Ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights
Strong attention to detail with high standards for data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in business finance or related field or equivalent experience
2 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency with MS Office tools including advanced Excel
Experience with merchandising or planning systems preferred
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with in office collaboration Monday through Thursday
Bring your analytical mindset and curiosity to a team that values insight collaboration and impact. Apply now to help shape the future of retail and make your mark with the Three Stripes.
THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.