Assistant Manager Data & Systems

About the Role

The role serves as the single point of accountability for product lifecycle data integrity, article creation and maintenance, vendor onboarding, clearance execution, seasonal readiness, and third-party vendor enablement across North America. It drives operational excellence through cross-system governance, process ownership, and end-to-end coordination across merchandising, planning, supply chain, digital commerce, and external vendor partners. The position sits within Merchandising & Planning and partners closely with Merchandising BU/WHS/DTC/aTS, Market and Global IT, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, external vendor partners and platform providers, and Compliance and Operations teams. It ensures accurate and timely product setup, accelerates speed-to-market, reduces operational risk, and establishes scalable support models that enable future business and vendor growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product master data readiness and governance across NAC, M3, SAP, MRM, AFS, DTC platforms, and future vendor solutions.
• Serve as the primary owner for article lifecycle management including creation, maintenance, updates, validations, and data quality controls.
• Lead vendor onboarding, enablement, and operational support for third-party partners including LT, Agron, Golf, and future vendor platforms.
• Manage and execute clearance-related processes, C-Grade setup activities, and related compliance requirements.
• Drive seasonal readiness activities to ensure product availability, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment across key milestones.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues across systems before they impact launches, inventory disposition, or customer experience.
• Coordinate pricing, cost, product attribute, and vendor-request updates while ensuring alignment across interconnected systems.
• Develop scalable operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation supporting future vendor growth.
• Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and external vendors to continuously improve business processes and system adoption.
• Analyse operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with merchandising operations, product data management, systems administration, vendor enablement, or related business processes.
• Strong understanding of product master data, merchandising systems, and article lifecycle management.
• Experience managing cross-functional processes spanning systems, vendors, and business operations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ERP, merchandising, and product information management platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Experience creating scalable processes, governance models, and operational controls.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and enterprise systems.

Workplace

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• In-office attendance is required even on Friday for work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation.

Salary

• Eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage.
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at .4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

About the Company

adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a competitive advantage.