Adidas Manager, SCM WHS Excellence

PURPOSE Lead a team to driveharmonizedWholesaleSCMprocessesforagroup ofNAM Wholesale Accounts,toensurebest-in-class delivery timing and executionof demand tocustomers.Focused onsupply + demand alignment and mitigation, monthly planning,outbound operations,continuous improvement initiatives,and holistic supplyexecution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Overall- Lead a team to drive continuous planning, process, system, and service improvements to achieve on-time availability and deliveryfor Wholesale accounts,whilesupporting strategicwholesalebusiness priorities. DriveSupply Chain Performance- Deliverkey performance indicators (KPIs) toensuresupply chain efficiency and effectiveness,enablingbest in class Availability and On-Time Shippingto a group ofWHS Accounts. PreseasonPlanning- Support sales, merchandising, and planning on seasonal assortments to align order deadline needs, RID feasibility, and key programs for tracking, as well as flagging risks due to order minimums or other issues. Deployment & FulfillmentPlanning- Driveseasonal fulfillment mix targetsto enhance profitabilityand efficiency,and ensure accountability to those targetsx-functionally. In-Season Orderbook Alignment -MitigateSales Order demand and supply alignmentissuesin-season, anddrive accountability oforderbook changes between Sales/Accounts and OrderManagement. SupplyForecasting -Maintain regular and accurateSales Officeforecasting of in-season supply, tomeet demandand support business objectives,specificallybottom's up financial forecasting. Data Analysis- Analyzesupply chain data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate key insights to relevant stakeholders for action. Reporting- Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates on supply chain performance, including supply availability and fulfillment performance, highlighting key insights and recommendations, and any ad hoc requests as needed. Internal Collaboration- Drive cadenceswith cross-functional teams, including but not limited toOrderManagement,Product Supply, Demand Planning, BUs, Sales, Inbound, DC Operations, and Deployment,toensure seamless supply chain execution. Key Account Management- Establish relationships withkeycustomers andSales teamson current availability projections, potential risks, and continuous process improvementsto enable top and bottom-line growth, inclusive of standing connections,quarterly business reviews, and top-to-tops. Account Interaction Model - Provide regularly visibility to leadership of Key Account performance, cadences, and strategic initiatives. Ensure Customer Compliance - Coordinate operations back with Customer Compliance teams to ensure full compliance with customer agreements and Vendor Guides, and negotiate changes with customers. Process Improvement- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain operations and reduce costs, inclusive ofbut not limited tofulfillment execution and outbound efficiencies. Risk Management- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply. Support Strategic Initiatives- Contribute to the development and execution of strategic supply chain initiatives to support overall business goals. Lead and Develop a Team - Lead and develop a small team to achieve targets, as well as grow and develop. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Wholesale Sales OrderbookManagement Demand Planning Product Supply Inbound Planning and Transportation NAM DC Operations Outbound Transportation Commercialand BrandFinance Category Management Key Wholesale Customers Sales Operations & Planning Warehouses/DCs in NAM Globaland localSCM and IT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Advancedunderstanding ofWholesalesupply chain processes, including purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and distribution. Advancedknowledge of demand forecasting, supply planning, andfinancial planning. Familiarity with KPIs related to supply chain performance that drive on-time Availability and Shipping performance, including risk assessment,mitigation, and continuous improvement. Proven analyticalandproblem-solvingskills with the ability to assemble data, interpretit, craft executive summaries and deliver business insights Effective Storytelling and negotiation through oral and written communication, as well as data visualization. Understanding of methodologies for process improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen. Industry-specific knowledge/experience, particularly in theathletic footwear and apparelspace. Strong project management skills to oversee and implement supply chain initiatives. Ability to lead a small team of 3-5 people to deliver results. Ability to foster a team culture and inspire learning and personal development. Ability to work cross-functionally and influence various departments, including Product Supply, Demand Planning, Sales, and Operations. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing supply chain processes and data. Proficiency in supply chain management software (SAP) and data analysis tools (PowerBI, Excel, Tableau). Ability tonegotiate and build relationshipswith key retailers,and drivingcustomer satisfaction and business growth. Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and supply chain dynamics. Ability to contribute to the development and execution ofbroaderstrategic supply chain initiatives. REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS College or university degree with a focus supply chain management, Post graduate level preferred; alternatively equivalent combination of education and related work experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel Minimum of4-6yearsofwork experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Customer Service environment within the footwear and apparel industry Minimum of1-2yearsofexperiencein management rolesor external stakeholder management adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 12 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 Portland, OR, but open to Spartanburg, SC and Indianapolis, IN. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adidas