Inventory Analyst Month Contract jobs at Adidas in Netherlands, Amsterdam

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

The Inventory Analyst’s role is to manage the DC’s inventory health, drive actions, and improve processes to protect and enhance DC productivity and cost.

This role requires close collaboration with multiple teams, including DC Operations, Omni Inventory, Demand Planning, DTC Excellence (eCom + Retail), and Data & Analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Track inventory metrics and provide insights to stakeholders on the status of the inventory health, advocating for the DCs and the impact of inventory on DC productivity and business results.
• Draw attention to top no-movers, hash inventory, aged inventory, and DCs with increasing SKU count or increasing days of inventory nearing capacity, and drive initiatives to bring the inventory back to healthy levels.
• Collaborate with Omni Inventory team to incorporate data into their scheduled actions to sell and clear excess inventory from the network.
• Create, update, maintain, and publish accurate Power BI dashboards and other appropriate reporting to bring visibility on main inventory metrics to stakeholders and support effective decisions.
• Develop new inventory metrics as needed.
• Strive to continuously improve processes and system infrastructure to reduce costs and improve operations.
• Assist in defining and implementing the most effective inventory deployment strategy for all articles across North America to enable an optimal utilization of the DC network.
• Investigate, analyze, and ensure resolutions are reached in a timely manner on ad-hoc inventory topics.
• Support the project management team and IT team with data collection, analyses, recommendations, documentation, and testing for projects including but not limited to DC ramp-up, DC ramp-down, storage relief, and development of new processes.
• Drive initiatives to support product recalls and end of licenses that require scrapping and recycling inventory.
• Create documentation of your daily operations and processes and keep it up to date to provide transparency and enable decision-making.
• Help to onboard new team members, and seek support of your operations during absences.

Key Relationships

• SCM North America Teams: DC Operations, DTC Excellence, Orderbook Fulfilment, Data & Analytics, Inbound, Product Supply, Strategy & Projects
• North America - Finance, Omni Inventory Management
• North America - Demand Planning
• North America - Own Retail – Factory Outlet Business
• North America - eCom
• North America - Market Merchandisers
• North America - Marketing Operations
• North America - IT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• English language proficiency both written and verbal required
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and information synthesis abilities
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Understanding of logistics cost and service drivers
• Operations as well as commercial mind set, end-to-end thinking
• Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented
• Motivated team player willing to learn and work in international teams
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business
• Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft-based software, including Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• Solid SAP skills
• Experience with Alteryx preferred
• Additional project management qualification preferred

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• College or university degree preferably with focus on Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Sales, or equivalent experience may be substituted for degree
• 1+ years of related work experience in international and/or cross-functional teams

*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 Portland, Oregon

Key Responsibilities

• Create key analysis reports using PowerBI platform that allows NAM SCM functional teams access to Lakehouse data.
• Create reporting and analytics throughout the NAM SCM organization, and share insights at all levels of the organization
• Provide support with migration of existing legacy report environments to use the latest BI platforms and Lakehouse data.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for NAM SCM when it comes to issues, tickets, and questions for global Supply Chain Intelligence [SCI] & Data and Analytics [DNA] teams.
• Act as the NAM SCM COE (Center of Excellence) by partnering/consulting with NAM SCM functional teams for PowerBI Report/Process designs and Databricks data architecture.
• Support governance of NAM SCM reporting landscape, ensuring critical quality standards and expectations are adhered to.
• Participate in the development of new analytical solutions and operational reporting for NAM SCM functions and the department as a whole

Key Relationships

• NAM SCM Functional Teams: Product Supply, Order Fulfillment, Inbound Transportation, Outbound Transportation, Deployment, WHS Excellence, Retail Excellence, DTC Excellence.
• NAM/Global DNA
• NAM/Global Finance
• NAM/Global Tech
• Sales Operations
• Global SCM

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups and skill levels in a productive manner.
• Ability to prioritize, manage and complete requests with deadlines.
• Knowledge of supply chain and ability to understand issues and drive solutions.
• Proven Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft PowerBI expertise with knowledge of PowerQuery and DAX. Certification preferred.
• Proven Intermediate/Advanced understanding of SQL.
• Strong understanding of Excel.
• Strong understanding of relational databases.
• Understanding of SAP AFS
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written & verbal, with occasional PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to demonstrate our values for living an inclusive and respectful culture of belonging.
• Fluent in English (written and oral)

Requisite Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with focus in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Operations Research preferred. We welcome other relevant experiences or a combination of education and experience to be substituted for formal education or a degree.
• 3+ years related work experience preferably in Data Analytics, Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Experience with SQL, Python or Databricks
• Industry experience preferred.

*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, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

*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 Portland, Oregon

Please note:

• 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.
• 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 insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees 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 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, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• 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 Portland, OR but open to candidates in Spartanburg, SC as well.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

Purpose:

Support the reporting needs of North American Supply Chain Management (NAM SCM) by:

• Working with SCM and its business and operational stakeholders to create effective analytical and reporting tools that facilitate expert control of the supply chain,

• Providing data transparency in the most automated and efficient way to support decision-making within the NAM SCM operational team and its partners, and

• Developing novel approaches for analyzing and visualizing millions of records of data to communicate key actionable insights to the board, operators, and all levels in between

The role ensures NAM SCM has visibility and understanding of its supply chain via the massive amounts of data spread across multiple systems. The Senior Reporting Analyst will use advanced analytics to explain past performance, forecast future performance, and confidently recommend actions with predictable and optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a departmental analytics and reporting expert, providing support and training to ensure that skills and capabilities are transferred to others

• Provide analytical support to streamline and sustain the continuity of reports being generated within the department

• Develop new analytical tools and operational reporting for SCM functions and the department as a whole

• Validate and reconcile existing and new reporting tools against actual performance

• Challenge the current reporting structure and identify areas of improvement

• Support specific projects undertaken within the department through data gathering, analysis, report development, presentations and recommendations

• Develop understanding of interdependencies between systems, datasets, and processes

• Create simulations to evaluate different strategies and scenarios in order to optimize the supply chain for product availability, inventory, and costs

• Use analytics and reporting as tools to gain expert control of the supply chain

Key Relationships:

• US adidas Purchasing, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Customer Service teams

• North American partners (Reebok, Adidas Canada, SLD)

• Western Europe SCM Reporting team

• Group Functions Finance

• NAM IT, Global IT (BI and Big Data)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Supply Chain / Operations Research / Management Science background

• Process thinking and excellent analytical skills

• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills

• Ability to manage and participate in complex global and regional projects as assigned

• Ability to anticipate problems and offer solutions within the reporting team

• Ability to challenge the way in which things are done

• Strong communication skills

• Strong team player with proven ability to work cross-functionally to achieve objectives

• Effectively communicate complex data and solutions at all levels of the organization

• Affinity for visualizing complex data in a simple and actionable manner

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Four year degree from college or university required with emphasis in supply chain management, operations research, or management science preferred

• Minimum 5+ years related progressive work experience and/or training

• Documented skills in data mining, machine learning, advanced analytics, and simulation

• Proficiency in SQL, R, Python or other programming languages

• Proficiency in Tableau, PowerBI, ThinkCell, D3, and other visualization tools

• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, power queries, macros) and MS Access (database creation, query design) skills

• Advanced report usage and development in MicroStrategy

• Experience with SAP AFS and Manhattan WMS

• Knowledge of Alteryx or Arena a plus

• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)

You’ll be joining our Stockport

This role is responsible for managing the AKA Demand Planning process for ASOS & Footlocker.

You will be responsible for creating the Key Account Demand Plan and Integrated Business Plan (IBP) for ASOS & Footlocker. The Demand Plan is the basis for Purchasing and significantly influences the inventory management/stock turn. The IBP provides the Europe financial forecasting status.

What you’ll do….

Responsible for managing the demand planning processes for ASOS & Footlocker:

• creating the demand plan which is the volume forecast and the basis for purchasing and influences the inventory management
• creating the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) which is the financial forecast for the business.

Manage risks and opportunities within the forecast.

Support sales with the orderbook intake to ensure the best possible availability.

Skills you’ll need…

• Good managerial skills
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Advanced SAP knowledge (SCM & AFS)
• Good MS Excel skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office (PP, Word)
• Good communication skills

To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.

Additional Benefits:

Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQincluding Padel, 5-a-side football, yoga, spin and strength training.

Ensure seamless SCM processes for Wholesale accounts, to enable best-in-class delivery timing and execution of demand to customers. Focused on supply + demand alignment and mitigation, monthly planning, outbound operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and holistic supply execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall - Drive continuous planning, process, system, and service improvements to achieve on-time availability and delivery for Wholesale accounts, while supporting strategic wholesale business priorities.

• Monitor Supply Chain Performance - Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, maintaining best in class Availability and On-Time Shipping, specifically key program tracking.

• Preseason Planning – 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 & Fulfillment Planning – Collaborate with Sales to set seasonal fulfillment mix targets, inclusive of Direct Ship and Never-Out-Of-Stock, provide seasonal input to x-functional teams, then monitor to ensure execution.

• In-Season Orderbook Alignment – Ensure Sales Order demand and supply alignment in-season, and liaison any necessary orderbook changes between Sales/Accounts and Order Management.

• Supply Forecasting - Maintain regular and accurate forecasting of in-season supply execution to meet demand and support business objectives, inclusive of bottom’s up financial forecasting.

• Data Analysis - Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• 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 - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Order Management, Product Supply, Demand Planning, BUs, Sales, Inbound, DC Operations, and Deployment, to ensure seamless supply chain execution.

• Key Account Management - Work directly key customers and/or Sales teams on current availability projections, potential risks, and continuous process improvements to enable top and bottom-line growth, inclusive of standing connections and quarterly business reviews

• Ensure Customer Compliance – Coordinate operations back with Customer Compliance teams to ensure full compliance with customer agreements and Vendor Guides.

• Process Improvement - Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain operations and reduce costs, inclusive of but not limited to fulfillment 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.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Wholesale Sales

• Orderbook Management

• Demand Planning

• Product Supply

• Inbound Planning and Transportation

• NAM DC Operations

• Outbound Transportation

• Commercial and Brand Finance

• Category Management

• Key Wholesale Customers

• Sales Operations & Planning

• Warehouses/DCs in NAM

• Global and local SCM and IT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• In-depth understanding of Wholesale supply chain processes, including purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.

• General knowledge of demand forecasting, supply planning, and financial 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 analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assemble data, interpret it, craft executive summaries and deliver business insights

• Understanding of methodologies for process improvement, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.

• Industry-specific knowledge/experience, particularly in the athletic footwear and apparel space.

• Strong project management skills to oversee and implement supply chain initiatives.

• 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 to interact with key retailers and understand their needs to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and supply chain dynamics.

• Ability to contribute to the development and execution of broader strategic 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 of 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Customer Service environment within the footwear and apparel industry

• Preferred experience in management roles or external stakeholder management

Responsibilities include:
Supporting the Store Manager in:

• Managing, motivating, and leading the team to achieve KPIs, sales targets, and an exceptional customer experience
• Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success
• Effectively managing all retail operations within a fashion store environment

• Be a role model and lead your team for customer service and meeting or exceeding customers’ expectations
• Guide and train all team members within your assigned area on brand product knowledge and customer service
• Coordinate team members to consistently execute and maintain established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards
• Coordinate team members to ensure most efficient inventory processing procedures and a seamless stock-to-floor process
• Share best practices to drive the overall store team performanceRequirements:
To be successful in your application, you will have a solid retail sales background with a proven track record of success in a similar retail leadership or supervisory position, consistently leading a team to achieve budgeted sales. You will be motivated, energetic, passionate about achievement, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Experience in the following will be highly regarded:
• Retail leadership experience in men’s/women’s apparel or sports footwearHow do I apply?
• Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions
• You will be required to fill out the online applications forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements
• Applications which do not attach a cover letter which addresses the job requirements specific to adidas will not be considered.
• Applications will only be accepted through the steps above
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries.Referrals:
• Please note that referrals are subject to the adidas Candidate Referral Policy
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Pre-Season

• Develop and execute seasonal strategy within the owned categories to deliver against channel financial targets and market trends, while collaborating with planning, marketing and business units for full alignment.
• Support the submission of seasonal forecasts and size curves into applicable systems at key buying milestones.
• Present strategies to leadership and cross-functional partners.

In-Season

• Responsible for meeting in-season sales and margin targets.
• Trade business weekly/monthly/seasonally and react to business needs as they arise in a timely manner.
• Provide in-season trading to business partners to drive future strategy and range needs.
• Closely collaborate with allocation to ensure product is assorted on time and in alignment with business strategy and market-relevant store tiering needs.
• Work with the planning team in monthly OTBs to align on season forecasts based on sales trends.

Key Relationships:

• Concept Store Buying Team
• Allocation Team
• Planning Team
• Business Units
• Retail Operations

• Marketing and Visual Excellence

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant job experience in a buying function
• Naturally curious and collaborative
• Holistic thinker – able to drive end-to-end strategies and initiatives encompassing multiple functions
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and buying KPIs

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Fluent in English
• University degree in business or merchandising, or equivalent experience