Retail Distribution Manager (Merchandise Allocation)

Adidas

  • Taipei City
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:To plan & implement strategic stock management control including allocation, re-allocation, replenishment, consolidation and returns between stores and DC as required to maximize retail business and achieve retail objectives.Work with Retail Buying, Ops team to deliver adidas mission, vision & value.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Merchandise Flow Planning & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Responsible for establishing standard operating procedures and coordinating across departments for store inbound shipments, returns, and inter-store transfers
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Retail Operations teams to execute optimal allocation strategies based on store clusters and regional profiles
  • Liaise with the Supply Chain team to streamline and standardize processes for routine deliveries, scheduling, inbound logistics, and reverse logistics
  • Support Marketing team initiatives by coordinating product allocations for campaigns, seeding, and media exposure
  • Support financial audits and ensure proper transaction postings in coordination with the Finance Department.
  • Assistant merchandise planning and task assignments for new store openings and store renovations to ensure timely and complete product availability
  • Develop product allocation plans for special retail events such as pop-up stores, key campaigns, and anniversary sales
  • Provide support to stores in resolving product-related operational issues (e.g. incorrect labeling or hangtag replacements)
Inventory Management & Operational Optimization
  • Analyze daily sales and inventory data to implement data-driven strategies that ensure optimal stock levels and demand-supply alignment at store level
  • Consolidate and execute monthly product withdrawal and return-to-warehouse processes to improve inventory turnover
  • Adjust product mix according to promotional calendars and sales events to maximize conversion and sell-through
  • Collaborate with Own Retail and other departments to optimize inventory allocation and resource transfers across the business
  • Execute clearance strategies in line with company inventory goals to maintain a healthy stock structure
  • Monitor key inventory performance metrics including accuracy, turnover rate, and replenishment fulfillment rate to drive continuous improvement
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
  • Lead merchandise assortment strategy projects for Factory Outlet, focusing on category optimization and resource utilization
  • Drive FO safety stock level projects to strengthen inventory stability and responsiveness
  • Assisted in internal system and reporting structure optimization projects to improve data integration and efficiency
  • Supported the review and selection of international inventory resources for other countries inventory.
  • Participated in internal ICM clearance projects to manage aged or excess inventory
  • Coordinated other company-wide merchandise support projects, such as Family Sales and employee events
System Operations
  • Maintain store replenishment and related parameters
  • Execute manual/auto replenishment instructions
  • Execute store to store inventory transfers
  • Track order confirmation by from aLS system and from stores
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:All departments, Store In-chargesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Outlook: AdvancedWord: AdvancedExcel: AdvancedPower Point: AdvancedREQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in stock planning/distribution in retail industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree

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