Cape Town Manager Merchandising DTC Lifestyle EM South WC

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Manager: Buying is responsible for developing and executing consumer-centric product assortments that drive sales growth, profitability, and brand relevance across adidas Concept Stores. Through the effective use of sales performance data, consumer insights, trend analysis, and market intelligence. This position plays a critical role in shaping the commercial success of the Concept Store channel by delivering compelling assortments, optimizing inventory productivity, driving sell-through, and leading the execution of key brand campaigns and seasonal moments. Key Responsibilities: Drive a compelling range selection for the cluster by balancing consumer, brand and commercial considerations and supporting the overall business strategy of the channels. Deliver net sales and profitability (GIM) by managing pricing, margin, FOBs and category mix. Ownership of product demand forecasting, which most accurately reflects the consumer demand in the market. Proactively drive cluster range enhancements that reflect differentiation in marketplace where required. Advocate for DTC needs in GTM process to ensure the strategy and product assortment is relevant for the concept store consumer. Responsible for effective storytelling and monthly phasing of product. Ensure visual appeal working alongside VM executing brand campaigns and key moments. Manage buying process to ensure option count and right volumes are bought following market OTB and category plans. Lead and manage planning and execution of key campaigns and seasonal promotions. Reviewing sales and stock to ensure all in-season activity is focused upon delivering planned sales, margin and stock objectives. Manage NOOS and key product lines availability alongside Planning Team. Contribute to the improvement in allocation and replenishment techniques. Preparation of mark-downs as required within given framework and in line with market and global strategy. Regular analysis of overall market and competitor activity and pricing strategy. Weekly monitoring of KPIs and distribution of key merchandise reports that help evaluate business goals and drives decision making. Manage the city tee program end to end. Manage additional items related to category that drives UPT. Review and action fact-based category input and feedback for stakeholders. Work collaboratively with marketing, category team and store operations and above market functions. Key Relationships: Cluster CTC EM Merchandising Cluster Marketing Supply chain Retail team Retail back office Operations Store managers Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Relevant job experience in a buying function Strong competence with buying procedures and systems Strong analytical ability and Influencing skills Structured, organized and process orientated Attention to detail as this has curtail impact on the business Ability to work within a team and high-pressure environment Broad and deep theoretical understanding of buying principles Advanced Excel Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 7 years' experience in Merchandising, Buying, Category Management, or a related retail commercial function. Relevant tertiary qualification. Experience within fashion, sportswear, apparel, footwear, or retail environments preferred. Demonstrated track record of delivering sales growth, profitability, and inventory productivity. Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. . 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 Merchandising DTC Lifestyle - EM South TEAM: Merchandising & Planning Location: Cape Town State: WC Country/Region: ZA Contract Type: Full time Number: 551446 Date: Nov 5, 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.