adidas
Overview
DIRECTOR SALES PLANNING
PURPOSE: Lead the future of sales planning at adidas. As Director Sales Planning, you will guide forecasting and strategic planning across wholesale channels, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive performance, optimize operations, and shape long-term growth. This role is central to aligning financial plans with market insights and ensuring adidas continues to lead through data-informed decisions and collaborative execution.
Responsibilities
Lead Channel Planning and Forecasting
— Oversee long-term, annual, and seasonal topline plans across categories and segments, ensuring accuracy and adaptability to market shifts.
Drive Strategic Initiatives and Sales Performance
— Collaborate across Business Units, Finance, and Supply Chain to enhance operational execution and profitability.
Optimize Inventory and Growth Strategies
— Implement joint planning processes and open-to-buy strategies to support sustainable growth and inventory productivity.
Design and Execute Key Concept Strategies
— Develop franchise and allocation strategies that accelerate brand momentum and market impact.
Assess Market Risks and Opportunities
— Translate sell-through and inventory insights into actionable recommendations that inform future planning and execution.
Key Relationships
Commercial Leadership
Finance
Business Units
Business Development
Supply Chain
Demand Planning
Range Architecture
Purchasing
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize complex data into clear solutions
Strong business acumen in wholesale and retail environments
Effective communicator with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Skilled in managing multiple priorities under tight timelines
Proven leadership experience in coaching and developing teams
Requisite Education And Experience – Minimum Qualifications
University degree in business administration, MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive operational experience
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience
Industry-specific experience preferred
Join The Three Stripes Brand Step into a leadership role where your insights and expertise will shape the future of sales planning. If you’re ready to make an impact at a global brand that values innovation and collaboration, we invite you to apply.
Through Sport We Have The Power To Change Lives. Please Note
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, with options for HSA/FSA, adoption with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees may enroll in 401k and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company and personal performance. Prorated flexible time off accrual, eleven paid holidays, and Service Time Off during milestone years are available.
Hybrid work policy requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Friday. In-person attendance may be required for Friday work that requires collaboration or an in-person presentation. The working location for this position is Portland, OR.
Teammates hail from around the world, and the working language is English.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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PURPOSE: Lead the future of sales planning at adidas. As Director Sales Planning, you will guide forecasting and strategic planning across wholesale channels, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive performance, optimize operations, and shape long-term growth. This role is central to aligning financial plans with market insights and ensuring adidas continues to lead through data-informed decisions and collaborative execution.
Responsibilities
Lead Channel Planning and Forecasting
— Oversee long-term, annual, and seasonal topline plans across categories and segments, ensuring accuracy and adaptability to market shifts.
Drive Strategic Initiatives and Sales Performance
— Collaborate across Business Units, Finance, and Supply Chain to enhance operational execution and profitability.
Optimize Inventory and Growth Strategies
— Implement joint planning processes and open-to-buy strategies to support sustainable growth and inventory productivity.
Design and Execute Key Concept Strategies
— Develop franchise and allocation strategies that accelerate brand momentum and market impact.
Assess Market Risks and Opportunities
— Translate sell-through and inventory insights into actionable recommendations that inform future planning and execution.
Key Relationships
Commercial Leadership
Finance
Business Units
Business Development
Supply Chain
Demand Planning
Range Architecture
Purchasing
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize complex data into clear solutions
Strong business acumen in wholesale and retail environments
Effective communicator with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Skilled in managing multiple priorities under tight timelines
Proven leadership experience in coaching and developing teams
Requisite Education And Experience – Minimum Qualifications
University degree in business administration, MBA preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive operational experience
Minimum 7 years of leadership experience
Industry-specific experience preferred
Join The Three Stripes Brand Step into a leadership role where your insights and expertise will shape the future of sales planning. If you’re ready to make an impact at a global brand that values innovation and collaboration, we invite you to apply.
Through Sport We Have The Power To Change Lives. Please Note
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
adidas offers robust medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, with options for HSA/FSA, adoption with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees may enroll in 401k and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company and personal performance. Prorated flexible time off accrual, eleven paid holidays, and Service Time Off during milestone years are available.
Hybrid work policy requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Friday. In-person attendance may be required for Friday work that requires collaboration or an in-person presentation. The working location for this position is Portland, OR.
Teammates hail from around the world, and the working language is English.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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