Technology Consultant MFP/AP

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Technology Consultant / Systems Analyst with hands-on experience in Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Open to Buy (OTB), and Assortment Planning (AP) solutions such as o9, Anaplan, Centric, or Blue Yonder — ideally within the consumer goods retail industry.

This role will support the planning, development, and implementation of business solutions that enhance forecasting, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency across adidas' retail planning functions.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Technology, or related field.

5–8 years of experience as a Technology Consultant, Systems Analyst, or similar role.

Hands-on experience with at least one MFP/AP solution (o9, Centric, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or other).

Familiarity with Sales Planning for one or more sales channels (eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale). Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and MS Office.

Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies. Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements from key stakeholders across Merchandising, Planning, Finance, and IT.

Create user stories, use cases, business process workflows, and data models to support solution design for MFP/AP, OTB, Ladders, and Assortment Planning.

Leverage expertise with MFP/AP solutions (o9, Anaplan, Centric, Blue Yonder) and consumer goods retail industry knowledge to advise business stakeholders on solution implementation for Forecasting, OTB, Ladders, and Assortment Planning.

Collaborate with vendor and internal development teams throughout the solution lifecycle. Facilitate meetings and presentations to share findings and recommendations with technical and business audiences.

Identify areas for process improvement and propose scalable, technology-driven solutions.

Support testing efforts, including writing test cases and coordinating UAT.

Track project progress and assist Project Managers with status reporting and documentation.

Provide training and post-implementation support to business users.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].