Lead Network Studies & Capacity checks for individual countries and actively support Director of Network Planning during regional network projects & programs.
Develop Network recommendations in close partnership with market SCM & Global partners.
Develop & improve Network simulation models.
Coordinate business case development & “Make or Buy” (insource / outsource) evaluation in collaboration with Finance, Global partners, and Market CSM.
Prepare & deliver presentation to Senior Management summarizing outcome of Studies to enable decision making.
Finalize all activities across the projects/programs while ensuring key tasks are handed over and documents are approved, completed, maintained, and stored appropriately.
Initiate & support continuous improvement activities aiming at improving network team efficiency, competencies, and scope.
Gain understanding of Inbound, customs, distribution, deployment, and transportation capabilities across adidas markets.
Act as a trusted partner to supply chain teams and other global functions; Provide ad-hoc support and insights where needed.
Key Relationships
Market & Regional Supply Chain
Market & Global Finance
Global Distribution, Outbound & Deployment
Global Non-Trade Procurement
Global IT & Tech Distribution
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Creative and analytical. You can think strategically to break down complexity by analysing and synthesizing complex data sets into a simple storyline.
An engaging personality, a team builder and networker. You are used to different styles, preferences, cultures, and have demonstrated the ability to lead several cross-functional projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills paired with being a good communicator. You can read between the lines and listen/react to things that are not being said, and you are comfortable interacting with senior management.
Self-directed and impact oriented. You think end-to-end and are comfortable with shifting priorities, deadlines, and keep calm under pressure.
Don't shy away from problems and/or conflicts, contrary you speak up, have an opinion and a
sociable can-do attitude.
Experienced Supply Chain professional. You have good knowledge on warehousing, deployment, transportation, and Inventory management.
Proven track records on wide areas of tools (MS-Excel/PowerPoint, Llamasoft or similar supply chain design tools, Smartsheet, PowerBi, Project Management tools).
You own your development and believe in lifelong learning.
Qualifications
Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
Minimum 5+ year experience within project management, strategy, operations, network planning in SCM preferable
Strong experience managing complex projects related to warehousing, distribution, transportation or process re-engineering.