Category Manager — Portland, OR at adidas

About the Role

As a Category Manager for Run Events and Collaborations, you will lead the end-to-end merchandising execution for North America's running event-based collections and partner collaborations. This role exists to ensure seamless cross-functional alignment from concept to consumer launch, delivering premium, consumer-centric assortments tied to major running moments.

You will drive net sales, net margin, and article productivity while managing inventory and article performance. A critical part of your day involves close coordination with demand planning and supply chain teams to secure buys, meet deadlines, and ensure on-time delivery. You will influence global creation while managing local creation efforts in partnership with graphics and the PDX creation center, preparing high-quality tools for internal and external stakeholders.

Team Context

This position operates within the broader adidas ecosystem, fostering brand values and building trust across the team. You will serve as the voice for the North American perspective at key milestones, monitoring business performance, sell-through rates, and market trends to identify areas of investment and growth.

Hiring Process

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Equal Opportunity & Culture

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Environment

adidas offers a Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. In-office attendance is required on Fridays for work demanding a high degree of collaboration or in-person presentations. The working location for this position is Portland, OR. While our teammates hail from all corners of the world, the working language is English.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

936, Southwest Davenport Street, Southwest Hills, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97201, United States

Portland, Oregon

Key Responsibilities

check_circleEnsure collections and collaborations are tracked and land in market on time and in full
check_circleLead end-to-end merchandising execution for NAM running event collections and partner collaborations
check_circleInfluence global creation and manage local creation with graphics and PDX centers
check_circleManage range, revenue, and financial oversight to identify areas of investment and growth
check_circlePrepare high-quality tools and deliver North America perspectives at key milestones
check_circleMonitor business performance, sell-through rates, and market trends
check_circleCoordinate with demand planning and supply chain to secure on-time delivery and meet deadlines

Requirements

verifiedFour-year college or university degree
verifiedMinimum three (3) years industry related experience
verifiedProficiency with MS Office Suite
verifiedEnglish working language

Nice to Have

Launch relevant product experience. Previous merchandising experience in the sporting goods industry.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, vision, prescription drug, HSA/FSA, adoption, disability, and life insurancecheck_circle401(k) plan with employer match and Stock Purchase Plancheck_circleEducation assistance programcheck_circle12 weeks of paid parental leaveFlexible time off accrual of 0.4388 hours per day increasing with service

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Merchandising, Product Creation, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, MS Office Suite.

Education: Four-year college or university degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).

Frequently asked questions about Manager Category Merchandising at adidas

What does a Manager Category Merchandising at adidas do?expand_more

In this Manager Category Merchandising at adidas role, you will ensure collections and collaborations are tracked and land in market on time and in full; lead end-to-end merchandising execution for nam running event collections and partner collaborations; influence global creation and manage local creation with graphics and pdx centers; and manage range, revenue, and financial oversight to identify areas of investment and growth.

What are the requirements for this Manager Category Merchandising role?expand_more

adidas is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Four-year college or university degree; Minimum three (3) years industry related experience; Proficiency with MS Office Suite; and English working language.

Where is the Manager Category Merchandising role at adidas located?expand_more

Manager Category Merchandising at adidas is based in 936, Southwest Davenport Street, Southwest Hills, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97201, United States. This is a hybrid role.

Is this Manager Category Merchandising job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

adidas has listed this Manager Category Merchandising role as hybrid.

How much experience is required for this Manager Category Merchandising role?expand_more

Manager Category Merchandising at adidas typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Manager Category Merchandising at adidas include Merchandising; Product Creation; Demand Planning; Supply Chain; and MS Office Suite.

What education is required for Manager Category Merchandising at adidas?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Four-year college or university degree (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience).

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Manager Category Merchandising at adidas is part of the retail job category on Recrutus.

Manager Category Merchandising