Senior Manager Global Distribution Excellence - Automation & Technologies

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

In your role you will be responsible to co-create the adidas way of operating – develop our global operations standards and ensure adherence through our own and outsourced network in the Americas. Ultimately you will contribute to a performant distribution network, that drives best in class processes, delivers excellent service to our customers while driving a competitive cost base.

 

Key Responsibilities 

•  Operational Standards
•    Engage in the co-design of commons operational standards for adidas own and outsourced DCs incl. safety, security, sustainability, business continuity, etc. incl. control mechanisms

 

Operations Excellence Roadmap        
•    Support the Director Global Operations Excellence in the definition of regional DC excellence roadmaps in sync with adidas Supply Chain Strategy 
•    Work with DC Managers and the regional Continuous Improvement lead to create and monitor annual DC improvement plans
•    Drive the annual demand process for DC Operations Excellence; develop business cases for efficiency initiatives in collaboration with finance

 

Optimization & Innovation
•    Act as project manager for the implementation of global optimization initiatives incl. Labor Management system, Staffing solutions, Automation – secure resources, ensure on time in full delivery to operations
•    Identify, develop, plan and drive implementation of new global optimization initiatives incl. incubation, proof of concepts, vendor selection, roll-out
•    Engage with our strategic supplier network to discover new technologies, voice our needs, develop joint innovation roadmaps

 

Performance Data 
•    Together with Finance and operations you will work on enhanced performance management mechanisms incl. consistent and relevant performance indicators and dashboards 
•    In collaboration with the regional Continuous Improvement lead, support the management review processes related to DC efficiency 

 

Key Relationships

•    Regional SCM Heads
•    Regional Continuous Improvement lead
•    Local DC Operations Management
•    Finance/Controlling
•    Regional Project Management team
•    Engineering and Tech teams
•    3PL providers
•    Procurement
•    External consultants (as needed)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Good knowledge of warehouse operations
•    Strong project management capabilities
•    Knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles 
•    Ability to lead and influence without formal reporting line
•    Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
•    Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
•    Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures
•    Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
•    Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business
•    Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
•    Fluent English (verbal and written), 
•    Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

•    Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
•    Good experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally worked in a DC or warehouse environment for minimum 4 years
•    Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. 

 

We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.   

 

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.