Specialist Sample Making Footwear M/f/d jobs at Adidas in United States, Antioch

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Executive the HR services processes: benefits administration, personnel, and document administration, HRIS, and data management according to regional and global frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure the execution with the excellence of the HR Services/Hire to Retire processes like Document Management and benefit Administration, Leave and Absence Administration (vacations, sick/parental/maternity leaves), correct registration with the local government, Master data Management (people and organizational data management), Manage SAP Maintenance of Data according to global and regional systems management policy to ensure system harmonization and data integrity.

· Exit Management (administrate involuntary, voluntary, and retirement exits), ensure the correct registration in SAP of terminations, with the correct justification and the related document kit for signing and ending the relationship, and consider the local legislation indicated for this process.

· Administer time management with the correct systemic parameterization in payroll and working hours control systems, as determined by current labor legislation and union rules, and analysis of data present at the close of the monthly, under great criticism, to avoid errors in payroll processing and liability.

· Ensure the benefits administration processes for the country, working in alignment with the regional and local organization Rewards and management with the correct systemic parameterization in payroll for discounts and reporting.

· Administrate and ensure the update of GBS Sharepoint of the country and coordinate activities related to benefits.

· Send information to payroll for the payment of benefits, and wholesale commissions, among others.

· Administrate mobility local activities to ensure employee movements, compliance, and adherence to mobility policy and local legislation. Collaborate with the regional Mobility Manager on local mobility vendor management activities.

· Manage employee inquiries related to HR Services processes (benefits, personnel administration, platform access related to payroll, vacations, SharePoint…)

· Manage HR Services and benefits vendors.

· Ensure proper and timely payment of all HR Services/H2R-related invoices while adhering to the company’s payment terms and process.

· Ensure the correct collection of the invoices sent by the vendors according to the contracts, and control of GBS and Benefit budget of the country.

· Preparation and sending of required reports to government entities, vendors, and internal stakeholders ensuring the correct information and analysis required. Provision of bonuses according to company policies and procedures

· Ensure the correct participation, collaboration, and preparation for government and company requirements and audits in the processes related to the area.

· Work in alignment with HR and legal teams to manage employee and labor relations activities.

· Partner with HRD and/or business for alignment and ensuring best-in-class services.

Key Relationships:

· Global and Regional GBS HR teams

· HR Services and Payroll Vendors

· HR/Talent acquisition/Rewards/Workplace

· Finance and GBS Finance

· Legal

· Internal control

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

· Experienced in the job and fully qualified/trained for the countries that will support.

· Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices.

· Knowledge of Chilean local processes, practices, and labor law

· Knowledge of HR Systems (e.g.: SAP, Success Factors).

· Advanced Excel

· Influence others

· Stakeholder management

· Experience managing / working with virtual teams.

· Attention to detail.

· Analytic

· Customer focus

· Office management

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· 4 to 5 years of work experience

· English proficiency

· Bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, or other related careers

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• To contribute in maximizing the profitability of the Brand Flagship Store by supporting the Stockroom Operational needs and delivering a Flagship Stockroom Model for our consumers:

• To maintaining an effective and organized stockroom and logistical environment

• To executes store operations with particular focus on product flow to and from the store, sales floor and back of house

Key Responsibilities:

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and effectively use all available store resources to meet or exceed them

• Use retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor

• Be a role model for stockroom operations and complete deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures.

• Accurately record and manage all inter-store and warehouse inventory movement and do this in a timely manner.

• Ensure adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintain this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity.

• Comply with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment

• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate suggestions to store management to drive commercial success

• Guide and train selected members of the store team on basic stockroom processes and behaviors

• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members

• Make yourself available to support other team members when needed

• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job

• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance Key Relationships: • Customers Page 2 of 2

• Inventory Control Team

• Peers and Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation

• Flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time

• Deals professionally with difficult situations

• Use retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritising the consumer and brand at all times and ensuring effective flow of merchandise to the sales floor Requisite Education and Experience

• Minimum 6-12 month’s work experience in a sports/fashion customer- and commercialfocused retail environment with stockroom knowledge experience, with a retail industry understanding

• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills

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• Conduct global training programs based on the global training strategy.
• Customize local training programs so that it can always be consumer/employee-centric, and drive training and related activities to create the best impact on business increase and employee development.
• Support development and management of training-related programs and projects, and contribute to business improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement foundation / functional trainings to area of responsibility consistently across
  the Retail organization. (Retail newcomer onboarding)
• Plan, develop and deliver monthly product training to the defined target group to ensure a thorough understanding of the product knowledge.
• Implementin-store trainingand service coaching, monitoring where required, follow up and track business results to ensure learning effectiveness and performance improvement.
• Support training for new store openings, including brand, motivation, product knowledge, and service excellence
• IdentifylearningneedsforRetailstore employeesby usingthe defined process to ensure relevant and focused learningofferings.
• Create and develop relevantlearningtools and materials to educate employees of Retail stores.
• Update, maintain, and manage the retail digital learning platform.
• Maintainan updated Training ROI, business KPIswith consistency.
• Regularly review feedback (e.g. training satisfaction survey, NPS) and benchmarkgroup-wide best practices to continuously improve learning effectiveness.

Key Relationships:

• Retail – Back office / Store
• Global SalesAcademy (HQ)
• HR(Local)

:

• Previous experienceofthe implementation of training programs – planning, development, delivery, report.
• Ability to structure and deliver full training cycle. (Including in-person training, 1:1 coaching, Virtual training)
• Willing to play sports as part of retail trainer.
• Strong presentation and Microsoft office skills(PPT, Excel)
• Flexibility in working across office and stores and with diversity cultures.
• Proficiency in English is preferred.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 3+years of work experience, preferably within Retailstore experienceorTraining.
• Training and Sports industry experience is preferable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the operations via management of the existing 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL); DC and Outbound Providers
• Monitor the performance of last mile delivery suppliers and overall B2B/B2C performance
• Monitor Distribution from DC to adidas stores and Wholesale customers
• Responsible to align Inbound, Outbound & Return Forecasts with business and stakeholders, translate these into an execution plan, track and monitor accuracy and analyze trends with a focus on ecom operations
• In close cooperation with 3PL, plan and align the warehouse capacity for outbound & returns with a focus on ecom operations
• Monitor and report on all inventory areas, measuring accuracies and losses to the agreed contract SLA’s and KPIs with a focus on ecom operations
• Inventory forecasting and reporting: Capacity forecasting and reporting, DC utilization, improve stock accuracy. Monitor cycle counting activities, perform inventory reconciliation between physical quantities, WMS and AFS and ensure stock adjustments timely done with required approvals documented with a focus on ecom operations.
• Own the planning and monitoring of campaigns and events (especially Cyber Planning & Holiday Readiness)
• Ensure a meaningful and robust daily monitoring and audit of the order flow. Follow up on fulfilment requests, complains and incidents. Provide feedback to stakeholder and requesters in a detailed and timely manner.
• Own SLA update and control all appropriate operational and management reports and dashboards for assigned business and operations processes Closely follow up on enhancements and drive SLA Achievements, for DC ops and outbound distribution providers.
• Contribute to Supply Chain related projects
• Be responsible and manage business escalations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert in Last mile delivery, reverse logistics & ecommerce
• Expert in Warehousing, Distribution
• Inventory Tracking & Forecasting
• Strong analytical skills and data driven decision making
• Ability to deliver good results under pressure, accepting and meeting critical deadlines
• Ability to #CreateTheNew by challenging the status-quo
• Ability to act as a catalyst in Change Management projects/initiatives
• Motivated team player and willing to learn,
• Strong and proven analytical and communication skills with attention to details
• Experienced in logistics and supply chain management as well as project management
• Competence, experienced and high level of IT affinity (MS Office/Teams needed / SAP, WMS knowledge is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead and influence discussions in diverse groups of varying size (internal & external)
• English speaking and writing

Key Relationships:

• L providers (Warehousing, Transport, last mile, Documentation and Clearance)
• Supply Chain Management
• Sales & Marketing
• ECOM/Retail/Wholesale channel
• Customer service
• Global NTP
• Finance & Internal Controls - Audit
• IT & Legal
• Call Center Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree Level Qualification in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Master/Post-degree certifications in Supply Chain Management and/or Project Management and/or Engineering are preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in Ecommerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, Project management, Retail Operations
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, ERP/SAP, WMS
• Excellent skills in communication and negotiation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 3D file management and machine operation/maintenance to produce prototypes
• Pre- and post processing of produced parts: i.e., cleaning, sanding, curing, painting, etc.
• Creation of physical prototypes through various technologies or processes (urethane casting, laser cutting, vacuum forming, hand carving, pattern making etc.)
• Support the conversion of design information into a confirmed set of technical data required for the rapid prototyping of technical components
• Provide technical information in collaboration with design, development, and factory partners and guide them to the best process or prototype for their needs
• Work closely with the Technical Manager to analyze designs for manufacturability, production efficiencies, potential functional or quality issues and costing issues and offer alternative, economic and efficient solutions. Point out solutions or opportunities during this process
• Maintain and operate all related tools, equipment, and supplies: i.e., machine software, 3D printer, casting equipment, modeling tools, CNC or other programming
• Offer technical solutions to the product team taking into consideration functional requirements of products, adidas quality standards, target costs and manufacturing constraints
• Increase the speed and efficiency of processes by eliminating non-value adding steps and follow “Right the First Time” principle
• Continuously increase knowledge of latest technological trends in rapid prototyping and post-processing of parts by active research or information gathering via i.e. fairs
• Support and consult on advanced concepts in modeling, research, and execution as pertains to rapid prototyping
• Bring new ideas to the team to optimize or initiate new prototyping techniques and services in alignment with the team leader
• Collaborate with other adidas creation centers, internal departments and where needed and aligned external resources as needed

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Technical Manager, BU´s, adidas internal creative departments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of all computer software required to run prototype machinery and equipment to prepare data; such as rapid prototyping 3D file preparation and modification and in some instances creation (Rhino, Magics), graphic software, smartsheet for administration, etc.
• Basic knowledge of creating 3D CAD models; ability to prepare 3D CAD surface and STL data for use in rapid prototyping
• Ability to work with Solvents, Chemicals, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Silicones and other materials following respective health and safety regulations
• Ability to identify design issues and offer solutions to improve functionality and manufacturability of product
• Ability to work independently under a deadline on several projects simultaneously with minimal input
• Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot errors with mechanical equipment following instructed maintenance training
• Ability to work in a shop environment and be comfortable working with industrial machiner
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Knowledge about shoe making process
• Good handcraft skills
• English skills, German beneficial
• MS Office and other state of the art communication or documentation skills

TION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical vocational training with a focus on rapid prototyping and mold making or specialized workmanship
• Minimum 6 years of work experience in prototyping or comparable field or industry
• Machine operation certificates preferred