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Senior Specialist DP EM

2 years

9 - 10 Lacs

gurgaon

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Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:


The Senior Specialist IBP plays an important role in supporting the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process within adidas Emerging Markets. This role focuses on data accuracy, system execution, and technical analysis to ensure efficient demand planning, reliable forecasts, and smooth process flows. By maintaining data integrity and supporting planning cycles, the Specialist IBP enables informed decision-making and helps drive operational efficiency across markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Support the monthly IBP cycle by preparing data inputs, updating systems, and ensuring timely submissions.
  • Maintain accuracy and completeness of data in the working files and related planning tools.
  • Generate standard and ad-hoc reports to support business planning, ensuring consistency and compliance.
  • Perform technical analysis of historical sales, forecasts and trends to support demand planning discussions.
  • Provide technical support in system enhancements and data integration (IBP, SAC, Power BI, M-3).
  • Ensure alignment of planning calendars, deadlines, and documentation across clusters.
  • Collaborate with Demand Planning cluster teams to validate inputs and resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy and invalid combinations, escalating issues where necessary.
  • Support scenario analysis and data simulations under the guidance of the Senior Manager.
  • Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing technical solutions.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:


  • Finance (FP&A, Controlling)
  • Demand Planning cluster teams
  • Supply Chain Management Finance
  • Commercial & Sales Teams
  • Brand & Merchandising
  • Global IBP Team
  • DNA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

  • Deep understanding of IBP environment
  • Ability to deal with challenges with optimism and positive attitude
  • Ability to maneuver in consistently changing environment
  • Very good communication skills for persuasion and convincing others
  • Business fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to think outside the box
  • Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • University degree in Business Administration/Finance/Controlling
  • Comprehensive understanding of system landscape (IBP, SAC, Power BI, M-3 & master data systems)
  • 2+ years working experience in Finance department

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:
Senior Specialist DP EM
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Gurgaon
TEAM:
Finance
STATE:
HR
COUNTRY/REGION:
IN
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
534669
DATE:
Sep 22, 2025

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