Sr. Specialist Supply Chain Management - Product Supply Interface

Sr. Specialist Supply Chain Management - Product Supply Interface

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Drive business solutions in Product Supply to secure the best availability for the business within the given cost constraints through implementation of initiatives related to data analytics, process automation, efficiency increase and continuous improvement while leading the creation and deployment of innovative planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement
  • Lead the continuous improvement of processes focusing on:
    • Use
      - driven approaches to support
      - making in a
      - paced, complex context.
    • Driving automation initiatives.
    • Developing and maintaining reporting tools in Power BI.
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and implement enhancements.
• Drive performance improvements by:
  • Designing and improving reporting interfaces to translate commercial needs into supply chain requirements and solutions and vice versa.
  • Identifying and addressing key performance drivers.
  • Develop clear and impactful visibility for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting supply and demand dynamics through assertive and
    - relevant communication.
  • Managing risks and opportunities related to availability.
• Project involvement
  • To support the design and execution of continuous improvement projects with a clear and structured methodology.
  • Ensure the timely delivery and quality of project deliverables, aligned with the defined scope and expectations.
  • Deliver creative and resourceful solutions to business and process challenges, translating ideas into actionable and impactful outcomes.

Key Relationships

• Demand Planning
• Business Unit
• Market SCM
• Sports Marketing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL for querying and managing data.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data analytics to support
  - making and process improvement.
• Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented.
• Team player and effective collaborator.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills) and SAP.
• Fluent in English, additional language is a plus.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries.

At adidas Culture and Diversity

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You.

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and
  - through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.