דרושים Process Automation Developer ב-Adidas ב-United States, Spartanburg

Purpose: Supports the operations leadership team by passing direction from the office to the warehouse floor. Works closely with operations associates, forklift operators and external drivers to ensure efficient and timely work flow through the Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for counting the quantity of cases on trucks, verifying the accuracy of loading sheets, and completing settlement sheets
• Checking in/out of external drivers and handling any of their questions/inquiries
• Keep records of driver interactions on the daily dock schedule
• Respond to emails in a timely manner and answer incoming phone calls to the Shipping office
• Receive incoming shipments and compare items to work orders provided by supervisor
• Determine storage areas for incoming shipments by assisting in the selection of appropriate space within the warehouse
• Ascertain that all incoming and outgoing shipments are properly labelled and that correlating documents are available with each shipment
• Process and organize daily Shipping/Receiving paperwork in a timely fashion
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with co-workers, contractors, and truck drivers Ability to develop and share best practices
• Help to foster a positive team environment that encourages all associates to provide insights and feedback to improve processes, adapt to an ever-changing business, and stay focused on customer satisfaction
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma activities
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:
• Inbound/Outbound Distribution personnel
• Operations management team
• External freight drivers
• Inventory Control associates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse environment
• Performance and metrics driven mindset
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles
• Regularly required to talk or hear; stand or walk; use fingers, hands and arms to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, push and pull for up to ten (10) hours/day
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Ability to reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

Purpose:Responsible for daily operations functions within the DC. Direct the workflow in and around the Case Reserve department to include product flow. to and from Case Reserve in a safe and effective manner, while properly directing associates to complete assigned tasks. Responsible for continually improving the processes of the facility to increase the overall effectiveness of the operation. This role requires an effective professional communicator (verbal & written), professional team player and must work well with others, must have excellent prioritizing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting leaders with the information
• Release wave by wave type individually in -non sort
• Ensuring no waves are locked
• Enter & track waves on the pass down as they are dropped & processed
• If opening multiple waves of same type assign task to drivers
• Assign drivers to work profile.
• Knowledge of understanding when to wave profile allows zone picking
• Manage sla locations
• IBPD
• Tracking LM printing reports
• Responding to all emails in a timely manner
  • Repicks
  • QA/IC
  • Inbound
  • Mezzanine
  • Sorter
  • Returns/Rework etc
• Ensure Repicks & trouble tasks are picked in a timely fashion
• Utilize the staffing model throughout the day
• Communicating with shipping on dedicated flow
• Assigning runners to transport & pack out dedicated (lead)
• Managing putaway flow
• Check for trouble task after every wave is dropped
• Ensure a good flow of cases are at case break areas
• Provide details on missed cases (lead)
• Validating cases are 100% picked and in drop zone as we are completing
• Support pulling or put away when needed
• Check each picked wave ensuring it's completely completed prior to stating its closed. No cases are systemically showing left in location
• Always ensure there are no loose pairs lying around either desk at shifts end, leave the area clean and ready for the incoming shift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong knowledgeof DC operations, including storage methodsand material flow
• Performance and metrics driven mindset
• Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles

• Regularly required to talk or hear; stand or walk; use fingers, hands and arms to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, push and pull for up to ten (10) hours/day
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Abilityto reliably attend work/scheduled hours
• Occasionally required to sit; bending, twisting, climb or balance;lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds;and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of (1) year related distribution experience and/or training

• We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• 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.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead the development of scalable automation solutions, integrating seamlessly with diverse enterprise systems.
• Lead, coach, and technically supervise the automation development team, ensuring continuous skills development and delivery excellence.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for the development team, providing guidance on complex solution design and problem-solving.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Drive and enforce best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to drive process automation projects from concept to successful execution.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in both UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate Cloud & Desktop, Power Apps) to deliver hybrid automation solutions.
• Employ appropriate technologies, including RPA, workflow automation, back-end services, REST APIs, custom scripting, and AI, to create sophisticated solutions.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring clarity in solution design and technical specifications.
• Monitor and track established KPIs and CPIs to measure team performance, solution quality, and adherence to delivery timelines, actively driving corrective actions and continuous improvement where necessary.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the CoE, exploring and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies.

Key Relationships:

• Cross-functional GBS Operations Teams
• Global Process Owner
• GBS Operational Excellence Team
• Transition Team
• Tech and Global IT

Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and leading small-to-medium development teams.
• Proven expertise (5+ years) in crafting complex automation solutions utilizing RPA tools like UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Working knowledge in languages such as Python, C#,
• Awareness/understanding of newer technology /frameworks, including AI/ML.
• Strong knowledge of system integration via REST API.
• Proficient in database technologies (SQL or comparable query languages).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Skilled in using version control systems like Git/Bitbucket.
• A solid foundation in software design principles and architecture.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, capable of leading Scrum or Kanban teams.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong mentorship qualities to uplift junior developers.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of overall experience and 5 years dedicated to process automation.
• Proven track record of delivering and leading successful automation projects.
• Superior communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Our Global Business Services (GBS) is the nexus of innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation. We strive to elevate user experiences through standardized, cutting-edge automated solutions that promote efficiency, agility, and informed decision-making across various functions and markets. As a Process Automation Developer within our Automation Centre of Excellence (CoE), you will play a crucial role in enhancing our business processes through the usage of automation technologies. You will contribute to our overarching goal of elevating efficiency and reducing complexity across various functions by developing and maintaining automation solutions that are in sync with our digital transformation strategy.

This position demands technical acumen, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative spirit. You will work under the guidance of senior staff to craft and refine automation systems, making a direct impact on the organization's productivity and service quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business analyst and stakeholders to understand process requirements and contribute to the full lifecycle of automation projects.
• Support senior developers in the design and architecture of scalable automation solutions.
• Develop, implement, and test solutions in alignment with enterprise system and security requirements.
• Make the best usage of different technologies to create effective end-to-end process automated solutions.
• Uphold best practices in coding, testing, and deployment strategies, under senior guidance.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance technical documentation, including process design documents, solution architecture, and test scripts.
• Participate in technical reviews, code walkthroughs, and ensure best practices are maintained.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and operational integration of automation solutions.
• Assist in monitoring the performance of automation systems, contributing to improvement initiatives.
• Engage in operational support tasks, addressing and resolving issues within the automation portfolio.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in automation technologies and tools, proactively recommending improvements to enhance the automation capabilities of the team.

Key Relationships:

• Cross-functional GBS Operations Teams
• Global Process Owner
• GBS Operational Excellence Team
• Tech and Global IT

Requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with UiPath and MS Power Platforms (Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Experience with coding languages like Python or C#.
• Familiarity with system integration through REST APIs.
• Experience with database technologies and query languages like SQL.
• Awareness of OCR technologies and document processing.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of software design principles.
• Familiarity in Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality automation solutions.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• About 5+ years of overall experience, with 2+ years of experience in process automation or related technology fields.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile software development methodologies.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.