PURPOSE
Prepare in-season Allocation and Trading for the Concept Store and Factory Outlet channels. Actively contribute to the initial allocations and in-season replenishments, quickly and effectively implementing the allocation strategy to react to fast changing market environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the allocation process for a specific division to distribute inventory to Concept Stores and Factory Outlet stores for all seasonal and core product
Leads 4+ allocators through clear goal setting and supports in resolving exceptions to meet their responsibilities
Establish strong relationships cross functionally to resolve allocation exceptions that are escalated due to sales performance or supply changes
Owns analysis of inventory opportunities and recommending actions to optimize inventory throughout the product life cycle
Drives consistent communication with key stakeholders around allocation strategies and results inclusive of risk and opportunity
Assist with driving improvements in allocation process to leverage new tools and enhancements.
Ensures that new store openings run accordingly to the business timelines set out by the Operations team and that allocations are planned effectively between Merchandising and Allocation teams.
Manage healthy store capacity levels and SKU counts through strategic allocations to deliver profitable sell through
Lead allocations to transition seasonal product in Concept Stores and Factory Outlets by ensuring minimal levels of aged inventory in store and in DC
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Create a supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development.
Provide team members/direct reports with explicit direction and targets that are aligned with business needs and objectives.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS Retail Operations
Retail Fleet
Buying and Planning
Supply Chain & Logistics
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Relevant job experience in an Allocation & Trading function
Team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that requires continual multi-tasking, prioritization and the ability to pivot
Ability to build and manage a team.




Strategic and adaptive approach to building new processes and bringing forth change
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to effectively communicate to all stakeholders
Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with an intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel
Experience with SAP and Power BI.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of Allocation, Planning or Inventory Management experience
adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D; insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees.
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. The is a remote role.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $85,000-$93,000.



Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
adidas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially
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COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
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📌 Manager, Store Allocations (Ontario)
🏢 Adidas
📍 Ontario