Adidas MANAGER CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT GLOBAL LOGISTICS OPERATION 

United States, California, Antioch 

608984313

& Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Execute hands-on process improvements in Global Logistics, focusing on transportation efficiency, cost savings, and lead-time reduction. Serve as the project leader for CIP initiatives, working closely with operations teamto implement solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Process Analysis & Opportunity Identification
• Conduct deep-dive analyses of shipment data to pinpoint inefficiencies (e.g., high-cost lanes, underutilized carriers).
• Audit logistics processes to identify waste (time, cost, resources).
• Benchmarkdifferent transportation modesby weight/urgency and recommend optimal mode shifts(BEP calculation dashboard).
2. Project Execution
• Lead specific CIP projects, such as:
• Operational process revisit
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Deliveryperformance improvement
• Pilot new technologies (e.g., dynamic routing tools, freight visibility platforms).
3. Data & Reporting
• Build cost-savings modelsto contribute to entire transportation spend
• Track and report project-specific KPIsto measure the success of the projects
• Support the Senior Manager in preparing executive updates on CIP progress.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work with carriermanagement team and operations teamto test new routes/service improvements.
• Trainoperationsteam on process changes
• Resolve operational roadblocksto ensure smooth and better day to day operation
5. Continuous Improvement Advocacy
• Facilitate root-cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) for recurring issues.
• Document standard work procedures for optimized processes.

Key Relationships:

• Regions, Markets, Sales Subsidiariesglobally
• Global Logistics, Supply Cain Management & Sourcing& factories in origin

• Finance, Controlling, Performance Management, Global IT
• Global Logistics Service Provider & Carrier Portfolio

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 5+ years in logistics/transportation, with2+ years in CI/operations improvement.
• Hands-on experience with freight audit, route planning, and logistics analytics.
• Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt+), with a focus on waste reduction.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Power BI,analytic toolsor similar tools.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change in operations.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt (mandatory); Black Belt training a plus.