Now Hiring - adidas AG - Sales Planner in Pittsburgh, PA

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SALES PLANNER Join a global sportswear leader and play a key role in shaping the future of wholesale planning. We are seeking a Sales Planner to analyze performance, forecast results, and partner with adidas and account teams to drive growth and profitability. This role is about turning insights into action, building strong partnerships, and ensuring adidas continues to deliver excellence in the marketplace. PURPOSE Analyze merchandise performance and forecast future results to support sales and margin growth. Collaborate with internal teams and wholesale partners to align financial plans and deliver actionable insights that elevate business outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Support go-to-market milestones and planning initiatives with sales and account teams * Build financial plans across categories that align account KPIs with adidas shipment targets * Analyze in-season performance and provide recommendations to improve results * Prepare reports that provide clear insights into account performance for sales, finance, and marketing * Manage franchise, key item, and replenishment forecasts to optimize inventory and sell through KEY RELATIONSHIPS Sales Management Finance Marketing Retailer KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Strong understanding of retail math and sell through data analysis * Ability to build and plan product assortments based on trends and account needs * Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable solutions * Skilled in cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments * Advanced presentation and communication skills across business levels REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Four-year degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred * Minimum two years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, or financial forecasting * Industry experience preferred but not required * Advanced Excel skills required This is your opportunity to influence retail strategy and performance for one of the world's most iconic brands. Apply now to join the three stripes brand and make your impact. THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES Please note: * adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. * adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage,adoption, with surrogate and fertility support ,short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD &D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees _are able to enroll in adidas ' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including _12 weeks of paid parental leave. * Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. * At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday._The working location of this position is Pittsburgh, PA._ * Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. AT 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. JOB TITLE: Sales Planner BRAND: LOCATION: Pittsburgh TEAM: Data STATE: PA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 539431 DATE: Jan 15, 2026