Manager, Distribution Productivity Planning

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Create, manage and drive the planning, staffing and productivity tools across DC Operations and the entire Productivity Planning department. 
• Ensure that productivity is maximized, facility capacity is optimized, and cost is minimized through effective forecasting, strategic planning and execution of the Productivity Planning function. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally, specifically with DC management, to implement and evolve supply chain solutions that meet business objectives in terms of profitability, service commitments, and business growth.

• Represent and manage the overall communication in and out of the Distribution Center across all brands and channels. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create the production schedule by managing the allocations of brand/channel volumes against DC capacities.
• Project and track monthly processing and invoicing forecasts while monitoring overloads and underloads against DC capacities.
• Assist and support in the creation of staffing models that correlate to the production schedule while maximizing productivity and optimizing capacity utilization.
• Develop short- and long-range forecasts, department budgets, and labor requirements.
• Create management tools to analyze and report on performance and provide critical alerts to the business community.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and specific order groups (ie: launches) and perform periodic review of operational processes to optimize success; develop and implement action plans to improve facility throughput and efficiencies.
• Manage DC capacities and assist in their development.
• Assist in the development and projection of forecasts for DC orders with SCM functions.
• Manage all monthly, quarterly and yearly volume builds. 
• Drive Process Improvement initiatives that support Performance Metrics, KPIs, Wave Planning, Routing and Distribution.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other SCM departments, specifically Order Fulfillment, to enhance the efficiency of Distribution Planning and Operations tools and processes.
• Work independently and collaboratively to establish strong partnerships with all SCM and DC operations personnel.
• Associated ad-hoc responsibilities supporting Logistics operations.
• Manage and oversee time and attendance admins to ensure time keeping records are correct and employees are paid properly.

 

 

Key Relationships:

• Distribution: Waving/Routing, DC Operations, Reporting & Analytics
• Supply Chain Management: Order Fulfillment, Omni-Channel Operations, Compliance and Transportation.
• Customer Service / Sales.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end planning processes, preferably across Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Ability to manage multiple functional areas representing multiple Brands and channels.
• Execute a high degree of analytical and logical thinking, as well as management skills related to all aspects of planning operations.
• Advanced querying and data analysis techniques.
• Work collaboratively as Project Lead or Management.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong organizational and planning ability to meet critical deadlines.

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year college or university degree.
• Minimum of five years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

 

• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding