Senior Project Manager Global SCM Network Planning (m/f/d)

<p>PURPOSE</p> <p> </p> <p>Unique opportunity to contribute to shape adidas distribution strategy globally.<br/> The Senior Project Manager Global Network Planning is a key role in adidas Global Supply Chain, which contributes to ensuring adidas Group distribution network develops in line with our business growth and that it provides us with a competitive edge. This is achieved through driving supply chain network studies, in close collaboration with Market and Global functions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Responsibilities </p> <ul> <li>Lead Network Studies &amp; Capacity checks for individual countries and actively support Director of Network Planning during regional network projects &amp; programs.</li> <li>Develop Network recommendations in close partnership with market SCM &amp; Global partners.</li> <li>Develop &amp; improve Network simulation models.</li> <li>Coordinate business case development &amp; “Make or Buy” (insource / outsource) evaluation in collaboration with Finance, Global partners, and Market CSM.</li> <li>Prepare &amp; deliver presentation to Senior Management summarizing outcome of Studies to enable decision making.</li> <li>Finalize all activities across the projects/programs while ensuring key tasks are handed over and documents are approved, completed, maintained, and stored appropriately.</li> <li>Initiate &amp; support continuous improvement activities aiming at improving network team efficiency, competencies, and scope.</li> <li>Gain understanding of Inbound, customs, distribution, deployment, and transportation capabilities across adidas markets.</li> <li>Act as a trusted partner to supply chain teams and other global functions; Provide ad-hoc support and insights where needed.</li> </ul> <p> <br/> Key Relationships</p> <ul> <li>Market &amp; Regional Supply Chain</li> <li>Market &amp; Global Finance </li> <li>Global Distribution, Outbound &amp; Deployment </li> <li>Global Non-Trade Procurement</li> <li>Global IT &amp; Tech Distribution</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Creative and analytical. You can think strategically to break down complexity by analysing and synthesizing complex data sets into a simple storyline.</li> <li>An engaging personality, a team builder and networker. You are used to different styles, preferences, cultures, and have demonstrated the ability to lead several cross-functional projects simultaneously. </li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills paired with being a good communicator. You can read between the lines and listen/react to things that are not being said, and you are comfortable interacting with senior management.</li> <li>Self-directed and impact oriented. You think end-to-end and are comfortable with shifting priorities, deadlines, and keep calm under pressure.</li> <li>Don't shy away from problems and/or conflicts, contrary you speak up, have an opinion and a</li> <li>sociable can-do attitude. </li> <li>Experienced Supply Chain professional. You have good knowledge on warehousing, deployment, transportation, and Inventory management.</li> <li>Proven track records on wide areas of tools (MS-Excel/PowerPoint, Llamasoft or similar supply chain design tools, Smartsheet, PowerBi, Project Management tools). </li> <li>You own your development and believe in lifelong learning.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management</li> <li>Minimum 5+ year experience within project management, strategy, operations, network planning in SCM preferable </li> <li>Strong experience managing complex projects related to warehousing, distribution, transportation or process re-engineering.</li> <li>Project management certification an advantage</li> </ul>