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# Assistant Manager Data & Systems

- **Company:** Adidas America, Inc.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications), Data Management
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28101357/Assistant-Manager-Data-Systems-Oregon-Portland-7446

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of product master data, merchandising systems, and article lifecycle management.
 * Experience managing cross-functional processes spanning systems, vendors, and business operations.
 * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
 * Knowledge of ERP, merchandising, and product information management platforms.
 * Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
 * Experience creating scalable processes, governance models, and operational controls.
 * Excellent communication and change management skills.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
 * Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualification:

 * University degree in Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
 * 3-5 years of experience with merchandising operations, product data management, systems administration, vendor enablement, or related business processes.
 * Experience working with cross-functional teams and enterprise systems preferred.

## Description

The Assistant Manager, Systems Excellence: Product Master Data & Vendor Enablement serves as the single point of accountability for product lifecycle data integrity, article creation and maintenance, vendor onboarding, clearance execution, seasonal readiness, and third-party vendor enablement across North America. The role drives operational excellence through cross-system governance, process ownership, and end-to-end coordination across merchandising, planning, supply chain, digital commerce, and external vendor partners. This position ensures accurate and timely product setup, accelerates speed-to-market, reduces operational risk, and establishes scalable support models that enable future business and vendor growth., * Own end-to-end product master data readiness and governance across NAC, M3, SAP, MRM, AFS, DTC platforms, and future vendor solutions.

 * Serve as the primary owner for article lifecycle management including creation, maintenance, updates, validations, and data quality controls.
 * Lead vendor onboarding, enablement, and operational support for third-party partners including LT, Agron, Golf, and future vendor platforms.
 * Manage and execute clearance-related processes, C-Grade setup activities, and related compliance requirements.
 * Drive seasonal readiness activities to ensure product availability, launch execution, and cross-functional alignment across key milestones.
 * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data integrity issues across systems before they impact launches, inventory disposition, or customer experience.
 * Coordinate pricing, cost, product attribute, and vendor-request updates while ensuring alignment across interconnected systems.
 * Develop scalable operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation supporting future vendor growth.
 * Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and external vendors to continuously improve business processes and system adoption.
 * Analyze operational performance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

Key Relationships:

 * Merchandising BU/WHS/DTC/aTS
 * Market and Global IT
 * Supply Chain
 * Demand Planning
 * External vendor partners and platform providers
 * Compliance and Operations teams