Specialist, Alliance Accounts (Contract)Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:This role is an 8 month contract that will support the Rebel Sales Team through the analysis and visibility of Seasonal and Financial Forecasting, Demand Planning, Key Account performance (Sell Through Data Analysis), and ad-hoc Customer reporting all aimed to drive sell out and growth for the Rebel channel and broader adidas business.Key Responsibilities:Seasonal & Financial ForecastingData Analytics (inclusive of Sell Through Data Analysis)Orderbook Management support to the sales teamIdentify opportunities and risks in the business in-season against plan and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to provide detailed overview of business performance by categoryGTM (Go-to-Market) Co-ordination for Forecasting & Customer Financial reportingAd-Hoc Channel and Customer focused reporting aspectsNon-Inventory Purchase Order Placement.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Strong Microsoft Office skills essential, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.SAP and BI (Business Intelligence) experience desirable.Strong understanding of Retail Math and the ability to interpret sell through data to recommend changes that positively impact the business.Experience and understanding of developing consumer, retail and competitor trends.Prioritization skills and the ability to be detail oriented and accomplish assignments simultaneously under tight timelines.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, sales representatives, peers and customers.Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to develop long lasting relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Ability to contribute to a Team Environment and High-Performance Culture.Key Relationships:Internal: Director Key Accounts, Manager Key Accounts, Key Account Managers, Planning Team, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Finance, Customer Service Team, Marketing Operations, Category.External: Merch & Planning Teams at Rebel.Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance or Accounting or similar Field preferred, but not essential.WHAT'S ON OFFER?A competitive base salary, bonus scheme and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate, these may include:Remote Work OptionsEmployee Assistant ProgramsHOW DO I APPLY?Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions.You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements.Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.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.adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace.We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr