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.