Santiago Manager Retail Planning & Buying 1 1 Regi

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization This role is responsible for leading the merchandise buying process for the own retail channel ensuring the correct balance between brand statement and local needs. By being an expert, the role is also responsible for maximizing the profitability of Direct To Consumer (DTC) locally by building and driving commercial and consistent strategies across country. Key Responsibilities Lead the category strategy for Own Retail channel in Chile. Financial planning on a category and store level. Responsible for the merchandising KPI´s such as: Standard Margin, Weeks Cover, Net Sales @ FP, Sell Thru, Full Price Sell Thru, exclusives, Marketing Campaign Investment, Speed, Option Turn, Promise Attribute, Franchise Investment. Lead with the markets the correct execution of the Go to Market strategy in Chile for the category. Own the store categorization project to ensure the correct product segmentation. Provide fact-based product input and feedback for internal/external stakeholders (GTM, BU´s, CTC, Markets). Ensure collaboration with all DTC Functional areas, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Category Management and Markets. Close collaboration with Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure proper execution of collections in Retail. Initiate the continuous improvement of all merchandising systems and tools. Collate regular analysis of competitor activity once a season and prepare a comprehensive report for sharing with internal/external stakeholders. Define the end of season strategy (markdown policy, carry forward, product phasing, end of season sale, new season availability tracking) Maximize in-season business by defining action plans (additional buys ISC, NOOS, PR, pull forward) and taking commercial decision across DTC Channels. Lead additional category related projects. Store and market visits as needed and advised by the business. Key Relationships All Direct To Consumer functions/teams Go To Market (GTM) teams CTC Market & Global teams Supply Chain Finance Regional Business Units Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience 5 years’ experience in a Buying function and roles as Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, Sales Planning, Retail Allocation & Replenishment. Solid knowledge of Sales & Demand Planning role in global brands/companies - experience in multicategory business area is preferred. A passion for sports and an interest in the athletic industry and trends and/or athletic product lines is required. Advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of macros, pivot tables, lookup formulas, formatting, etc. Strong analytical skills. Familiarity with Retail KPI’s & annual merchandise budget. Deep understanding of retail math associated with concise storytelling. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build successful relationships within a team and cross-functionally. Ability to exercise good judgment and effectively use decision making skills, confidently handling ambiguous situations and/or issues that may arise. Ability to multi-task within a fast paced, changing environment, and the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. Fluent in both English and Spanish, being able to work in an English-speaking environment in a daily basis. En adidas, valoramos la diversidad, apoyamos la inclusión de todas las personas y fomentamos la expresión individual. En el marco de la Ley de Inclusión n°21.015, incentivamos la inclusión de personas con discapacidad al mundo laboral. AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. 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. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. Job Title: Manager Retail Planning & Buying 1 1 TEAM: Location: Santiago State: Regi Country/Region: CL Contract Type: Full time Number: 551144 Date: Oct 26, 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Search Jobs Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2026 adidas. All Rights Reserved.