Purpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganisationDrive the financial success of adidas by leading wholesale account planning for the Rebel partnership and key categories. This role owns the sell-in and sell-out planning cycle, retail sales forecasting, franchise performance and orderbook optimisation, transforming data into actionable insights that fuel growth. The position ensures close alignment between adidas and Rebel through joint business planning, transparent forecasting, and clear performance measurement against commercial KPIs.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the wholesale planning and forecasting agenda for the Rebel account and key categoriesLead the sell-in and sell-out planning cycle, connecting customer buys to in-season trading performanceDrive joint business planning, QBRs and GTM alignment with the customerTurn sell-out, margin and inventory data into clear commercial actions and growth opportunitiesLead customer buy reviews and franchise-level planningOwn and optimise the customer orderbook, driving sell-through, stock efficiency and in-season performancePartner closely with Sales, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver profitable, sustainable growthContribute to the evolution of wholesale planning tools, standards and ways of workingKPI''sForecast accuracy (sell-in and sell-out) vs. actualsSell-through and inventory efficiencyRevenue, margin and profitability vs. targetOrderbook health and in-season risk managementExecution of seasonal and annual wholesale planning milestonesKey RelationshipsInternalAccount DirectorPlanning Manager & Wholesale Planning TeamKey Account ManagersSupply Chain, Sales Operations, Finance, Customer ServiceMarketing Operations & Category TeamsExternalMerchandising and Planning Teams at RebelKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdvanced Excel and analytical skills with ability to simplify complex data into clear commercial insightsStrong understanding of wholesale planning, retail math, and sell-in / sell-out dynamicsExperience identifying consumer, retail and competitor trends to inform customer and franchise planningConfident communicator with ability to influence decision-making across both internal teams and customer stakeholdersSkilled at integrating data from multiple sources to deliver demand-driven, customer-focused forecasts and analysisStrong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skillsRequisite Education & Experience / Minimum QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)Minimum 5 years'' experience in wholesale planning, account planning, merchandise planning, or brand/vendor-side planning within a multi-store retail environmentExperience in sporting goods, apparel, footwear, or other branded, fast-paced consumer retail or wholesale environments strongly preferredCompany CultureAT 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Specialist, Wholesale Planner