Adidas SENIOR MANAGER INBOUND EXCELLENCE 

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia 

557606651

GOVERNANCE

• Drive the Inbound transportation lead-time seasonal update to ensure system calculations remain accurate, reliable, and future-ready.
• Align the criteria to determine product arrival dates from factories with the real-time operational landscape across Emerging Markets.
• Monitor Inbound Logistics performance and lead the Inbound Monthly Business reviews through advanced reporting and root cause analysis to ensure excellence across the region.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Identify and implement Inbound process improvements, driving both efficiency gains and cost optimization, such as optimized new routes or ship modes.
• Partner with Global Logistics to develop and deploy best practices and innovative tools to support local operations.
• Support Global Logistics and regional operations teams in the tendering process to find and on-board new service providers.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Design and execute the roadmap for Inbound projects across Emerging Markets, providing full PMO support where required, including the roll-out of planning tools and best practices, aiming for higher standards of harmonization and automation.
• Lead the expansion of Direct Shipments, enabling faster and more efficient deliveries across the diverse geographies in the region.
• Optimize packaging at source initiatives to boost productivity and speed across the entire supply chain.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• EM Supply Chain Senior Leadership team
• EM Supply Chain Development team
• Cluster SCM Inbound & Customs teams
• Cluster SCM Orderbook Fulfillment teams
• Cluster Channel teams
• Global Logistics team
• Global Sourcing team
• Global Distribution team
• Global Product Owner teams
• Tech

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong expertise across multiple stages of the Supply Chain, with proven specialization in International Global Logistics.
• Prior experience with Freight Forwarders, including tenders; and the setup and operations of CFS/CY are considered valuable.
• Solid understanding of Incoterms and experience with international customs are considered a plus.
• Strong IT affinity: proficiency in MS Office and Teams; experience with SAP and Power BI is a valuable advantage.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to analyze complex issues, manage risks, and make sound, timely decisions.
• Skilled communicator and influencer with excellent analytical, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Resilient under pressure, able to perform in fast-paced environments while meeting critical deadlines.
• Action-oriented, solution-driven, and self-motivated team player who thrives in collaborative and multicultural settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, with a strong background in International Inbound Logistics.
• At least 2 years of proven Project Management experience and Leadership roles.
• Experience working in multi-national, diverse environments, ideally in fast-moving, high-growth industries.