Purpose & Overall Relevance for the
Organization:

This role is to

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Support the
Mapping Resources Manager to provide the most comprehensive and best quality
data possible

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Ensure that the
data we use is the best available given our needs

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Integrate
external marketplace data with internal POS data

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Ensure the applicability and usability of data
resources

Key Responsibilities:   

Data sourcing & processing

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Stay current on new data types and sources,
and possible applications for retail expansion strategy

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Support other location strategy team members
with data collection and processing needs

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Manage relationships with data vendors (and
interns) and ensure that sourced data meets quality expectations

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Support specific database development needs
with own research and analysis

Scenario Testing

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Work with other departments to run scenarios
on location data and POS data

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Special projects:  Engage on other major cross-functional
projects (as required)

Key Relationships:

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Internal:
HQ & Region Real Estate Team, Region sales and Key Account team,
Finance,  Business Intelligence /
Strategic Planning Team 

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External:
External consultants or other data/information resources

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:

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Communicate
with others

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Planning
and organization

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Manage
relationships and diversity

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Analysis
and problem solving

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Learning
and self-development

Other competencies

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Advanced
statistical methods and analytic techniques – experience with and expertise in:

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Large
dataset manipulation and data mining

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Statistical
analysis in business context: regression, predictive modeling,
segmentation/cluster analysis, conjoint analysis etc.

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Spatial
analysis on GIS system is preferred

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Solid
business sense and critical-thinking ability – able to solve problems using
both conventional judgment and ad-hoc analysis

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Mature
and credible interpersonal skills– able to quickly build trust and act as an
influencer across the retail development team and related team

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum
Qualifications:

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3+
years of general business experience – including extensive experience in a data
analytics function

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Experience
with a global consumer goods brand and/or modern retailer

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Experience
in working closely with middle and senior managers across functions

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University
degree or above in Math, Statistics or other quantitative subject

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GIS
background is preferred

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High
proficiency or expertise with database, statistical and business intelligence
systems (e.g., SAS, SPSS etc)

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Strong
communication skills

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Fluent
in written and spoken Mandarin; proficient in English

KPI

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Effective
management of vendor relationships

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Positive
feedback from other team members on quality and timeliness of data

adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry with the core brands adidas and Reebok. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach /Germany, the company employs more than 56,000 people across the globe and generated sales of EUR 21 billion in 2017. In Greater China, the company employs more than 5,700 people and generated sales of over EUR 3.7 billion in 2017.
adidas China was founded in 1997 and headquartered in Shanghai, one of adidas’ six key cities across the globe. With a population of 24 million, Shanghai is the largest city in China – and eighth largest in the world. It's the country's most important center for culture, commerce, and industry. Sometimes referred to as the "Paris of the East'," Shanghai prides itself for being a fashion capital as well.
Shanghai is also the headquarter of adidas Asia-Pacific market which is crucial to achieving the brand’s mission to be the best sports company in the world.