Manager, Inventory Control

Join a global brand shaping the future of sport. As Inventory Control Manager, you will guide a team that safeguards inventory accuracy and quality across a fast‑moving distribution network. You will influence key supply chain processes, elevate standards, and strengthen systems that support operational excellence and business growth. Your work will ensure that every product reaches athletes and creators with precision and reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and optimize processes that maintain inventory accuracy, availability, and quality across the network.
• Lead and support teams across shifts to ensure strong performance, clear communication, and consistent standards.
• Use data and reporting tools to track performance, identify issues, and introduce improvements that enhance operations.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to strengthen inventory flow, resolve challenges, and improve distribution center efficiency.
• Champion process improvements that enhance service levels and align with key operational goals.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

You will partner with Distribution Directors, Operations leaders, Finance, FTZ/Customs, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Expertise in end‑to‑end distribution and inventory control processes.
• Experience guiding teams across multiple functional areas within a complex operation.
• Strong analytical thinking and clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and supply chain technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree beneficial.
• At least five years of experience in a large‑scale distribution or supply chain environment.
• Proficiency in English.
• Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.

Ready to create meaningful impact in a role that shapes the movement of products across an iconic global brand? Take the next step and bring your expertise to the three stripes.

THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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