Assistant Manager Retail CS Allocation

Adidas
Adidas

Shanghai, China

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

Key Responsibilities

Allocation & System Execution

  • Execute daily allocation, replenishment, and stock transfer activities in the system based on sell-through performance and inventory status
  • Maintain and update key system parameters (e.g., min/max stock levels, safety stock, allocation rules) to support auto-replenishment logic
  • Monitor auto-replenishment results and perform manual adjustments when needed
  • Support initial allocation for new product launches and ongoing rolling allocation to ensure proper stock flow to stores

Sales & Inventory Monitoring

  • Track monthly retail KPIs (sell-through %, inventory turnover, weeks of cover, sell-in vs sell-out gap)
  • Take timely actions on replenishment, transfer, and stock rebalancing to improve inventory efficiency
  • Identify slow-moving items and execute markdown, promotion, or clearance actions

Promotion & Campaign Execution

  • Support end-to-end execution of CS channel promotions, including:
    • Promotion setup in system (price/discount configuration)
    • Preparation and validation of promotion product lists
    • Allocation support to ensure sufficient stock during campaigns
  • Conduct basic post-promotion analysis (e.g., sell-through uplift, residual stock risk)

Cross-functional Coordination

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams:
    • Store & Operations teams to align on demand and execution feedback
    • SCM & Logistics to follow up on shipment schedules and delivery timelines
    • Buying/AP teams to align on assortment and inventory strategy
  • Track product delivery progress and ensure alignment with sales rhythm

Process & Operational Excellence

  • Understand and follow retail KPIs, allocation and replenishment processes
  • Ensure high accuracy and compliance in system operations and data handling
  • Identify issues in system or process (e.g., replenishment logic, data gaps) and propose improvements
  • Continuously improve operational efficiency through process optimization and simple automation

Key Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in Retail, Allocation, Merchandising, or Supply Chain
  • Hands-on experience with allocation/replenishment systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) is a plus
  • Strong data sensitivity with good Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Table, VLOOKUP)
  • Detail-oriented with strong execution capability in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams