Adidas MANAGER GBS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

962220305

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Adidas Global CI Hub to design/build up adidas own CI approach.

• Support to create frameworks for all workstreams on CI methodology launching with an agile and efficient way of working.

• Support workstreams and TOP AREAs to drive ESSA (Elimination/ Simplification/ Standardization/ Automation) opportunity identification.

• Support to deliver operational efficiencies, process standardization and harmonization.

• Provide support on LSS/process re-engineering projects to help successfully implement.

• Drive mindset of continuous improvement as a culture of Adidas.

• Support to build up a continuous improvement training program, acting also as a trainer.

• Leverage the TTT program to deliver continuous improvement training to the center.

• Continuous Improvement of event design and promotion.

• Support best practice sharing cross centers/workstreams.

Key Relationships

• Operations Center Leads

• Functional GBS Operations teams

• Global process owner

• GBS Delivery excellence global team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the area of end-to-end process improvement and/or process standardization in Finance/HR/Procurement/ Supply Chain

• Knowledge on Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies

• Experience supporting or coordinating automation-related initiatives, with a focus on aligning requirements between Operations and Automation teams

• Comprehensive understanding of E2E processes in Global Business Services

• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex situations and develop innovative solutions within a changing environment

• Experience in providing clear guidance and in instructions to operational teams and coaching

• Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent tools, specially advanced Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong data analysis and RCA capability

• Virtual team management skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in accounting or business administration

• Six Sigma certification as plus