Adidas INBOUND PLANNING ANALYST 

Germany, Bavaria 

266056766

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute actions to plan efficiently the flow of goods at origin (factory to shipment) and/or destination (in transit to receipt) into the port and/or NAM distribution centers.
  • Manage flow by priority and necessity based on availability and DC capacity.
  • Manage pre advises with carriers.
  • Ensure data accuracy for seamless receipt upon arrival.
  • Quickly identify and manage exceptions.
• Work cross-functionally across the supply chain to achieve on time availability of goods.
• Secure smooth collaboration with all colleagues and external parties on all interfaces
• Present in regular meetings with DC Operations and share availability projections, outlooks on inbound performance, priorities, and expectations.
• Analyze Inbound forecasts in line with carrier/forwarder allocations and DC intake/inventory capacities and be able to challenge and recommend solutions to manage peak months and critical situations.
• Participate in management of special business processes when necessary.
• Inform markets on supply or transportation issues impacting availability.
• Report on open POs in transit and prioritize for intake according to IPI, allocation coverage and distribution center capacity.
• Monitor intake lead time & quality and cleanse purchase orders in SAP.
• Ensure systems reflect correct information in the system (ETA, PLRD, MDD/IPI, etc) and containers have a correct ASN to be received on time.
• Manage execution of in transit product reroutes.
• Lead and execute conversion of Dedicated to Direct Shipments.
• Measure carrier quality and performance and provide feedback to Global Logistics and DC Operations teams.
• Participate in regional projects with the goal to represent the inbound planning requirements of NAM Order Fulfillment.
• Proactively propose process improvements to reduce time and complexity or improve process results/ cost.
• Be able to communicate clearly with stakeholders on actions, plans, projects on the pipeline, issues. Set Touch Bases with Key players.

Key Relationships:

• SCM Functions (Product Supply, Account Operations, Fulfilment Planning, Deployment, DC Operations, Inbound transportation, Inbound BPM)
• Direct to Consumer functions (Retail and eCommerce excellency)
• WHS Excellency
• WHS Ops
• Global Logistics
• Global IT
• 3PL and carriers

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working experience in international and cross-functional teams
• General overall knowledge of supply chain mechanics and flow of goods from sourcing to customer
• Operational and project management skills
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning, organization and delegation skills
• Strong and clear communication skills
• Strong reporting & analytical skills, ability to work with complex databases and under pressure.
• Proactive and growth mindset.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in supply chain management; alternatively, equivalent combination of education and related working experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel
• Minimum 2 years working experience, preferably in a Supply Chain Management function
• Experience in ERP/WMS systems. Preferably SAP
• Competent user in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Power Point applications
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel
• Fluent in English (oral and written)