Adidas SENIOR MANAGER HEAD OFFICE SUPPLY CHAIN 

Portugal, Porto 

993882434

The SCM Head Office team focuses on orchestrating strategy execution, managing operational rhythms, crafting vital communications (including executive board updates), and overseeing project management for critical operational issues. A significant responsibility includes providing head office support to the SVP Global Product Supply (GPS) and his senior management team. Reporting to the Senior Director of SCM Business Enablement, the Senior Manager is an integral part of the broader SCM Strategy & Innovation team.

Key Accountabilities

• Head Office operations:manage high-priority initiatives, craft key communications, and promote team engagement to bolster SCM culture and operational excellence.
• Project & Crisis Management: Drive project- and crisis management in collaboration with global and market supply chain teams, and partner functions, leading leadership updates and managing timely progress, including clear deliverables and owners.
• Strategic facilitation:Assist the SVP of GPS in SCM with orchestrating his Senior Leadership Team’s efforts in developing and tracking the annual strategic functional priorities and targets.
• Executive updatesDevelop and deliver clear, concise, and impactful communications for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Capability Building:

Key Relationships

• Stakeholders can relate to the following core functions:
  • SCM – market & functions
  • SCM Leadership
  • Global Operations (IT, Product operations, Sourcing)
  • SCM Strategy & Innovation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project Management:Proficiency in strategic project management methodologies and tools.
• Analytical Tools:Familiarity with a range of analytical and project planning tools, with proficiency in Excel.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Understanding of strategic planning processes, including setting objectives, risk assessment, communication and progress tracking.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align projects with higher-level organizational goals and vice versa breaking down complexity to value adding impact.
• Communication:Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.Fluent in English both verbally and written.
• Relationship Management:An engaging personality with the ability to tell motivate, network and influence across all business levels and culture.
• Influencing:Can overcome resistance, take people along with a sociable can-do attitude.
• Analytical Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Time Management:Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects and/or initiatives simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Problem Solving:Aptitude for identifying challenges and proactively developing solutions.
• Team Collaboration:Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, at ease aligning & collaborating.
• Leadership:Ability to mentor and coach team members, enhancing their skills and driving team cohesiveness.
• A ‘doer’:Someone who likes to talk enough about what needs to happen but is itching to get the job done and that with a pinch of fun.
• Adaptability:Able to act & react as necessary, even if limited information is available.
• Continuous Learning:A growth mindset looking to learn & push boundaries.
• Cultural Competence:

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience in multinational environment (e.g., management consulting, project management, etc.) with regional or matrix organization exposure.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and challenges.
• College or university degree, or equivalent combination of education & experience.