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Adidas · Shanghai, SH, CN

# Senior Manager Retail CS Buying

Shanghai, SH, CN Manager or lead Retail & Store 

Listed on Adidas’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Adidas’s careers site →](https://jobs.adidas-group.com/job/Shanghai-Senior-Manager-Retail-CS-Buying-SH/1395438533/)

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## Job description

### Senior Manager Inline Buying Area

GCA Department: Inline Buying Director Reporting Line: Director Inline Buying SP+SPW Indirect/Second Reporting Line: N/A Location: Shanghai GSMS Grade: M3 Number of Personnel Managed: - Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: - PURPOSE & STRATEGIC RELEVANCE: This role is accountable for leading the assigned product category, defining merchandise selection, depth, and distribution strategy across regions, formats, and clusters.

The Senior Manager provides timely sales analysis, market insights, and in-season actions to drive category growth, strengthen brand positioning, and achieve commercial objectives.

### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assortment Planning and Buy： Formulate seasonal buying strategies aligned with financial targets and consumer insights. Develop assortment plans tailored to store formats and clusters, incorporating local market needs and store differentiation. Build up detailed product & store segmentation/cluster Partner cross-functionally with BU, Operations, Planning, and Demand Planning to deliver pre-season buying outcomes in line with GTM milestones.

### In-Season Execution

Conduct performance analysis and store visits to recommend agile in-season actions. Collaborate with Operations, Retail Activation, and Retail Excellence to identify product opportunities and optimize performance. Design and implement markdown strategies, manage product lifecycle, and execute tactical adjustments. Lead product planning for sports event booths, ensuring alignment with commercial targets Systems and Processes Contribute to the refinement of buying tools and systems.

Drive process optimization in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Provide seasonal product walkthrough with Operations. Participate in IT and tools training as required. Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Coach and mentor team members, supporting Carrer Development. Act as key stakeholder in relevant cross-functional projects. Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager. Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Sell-Through rate and net sales achievement with a healthy markdown.

Store inventory levels and stock turn Consumer satisfaction metrics Article ranking and best seller hit rate Qualification and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree or above Minimum 8 years’ experience in merchandising, with proven team management exposure
- Strong passion for sports and deep understanding of retail and store communities Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and market trends
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities Resilience under pressure with a result-driven mindset
- Strong execution ability and team-oriented approach
- Proficiency in advanced English.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 16, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 94 days
- Location: Shanghai, SH, CN[Apply on Adidas’s careers site →](https://jobs.adidas-group.com/job/Shanghai-Senior-Manager-Retail-CS-Buying-SH/1395438533/)

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