SENIOR MANAGER GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION EXCELLENCE - AUTOMATION & TECHNOLOGIES JOB DETAILS | ADIDAS

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization.
In your role you will be responsible to co-create the adidas way of operating – develop our global operations standards and ensure adherence through our own and outsourced network in the Americas.
Ultimately you will contribute to a performant distribution network, that drives best in class processes, delivers excellent service to our customers while driving a competitive cost base.
Key Responsibilities  •  Operational Standards •    Engage in the co-design of commons operational standards for adidas own and outsourced DCs incl.
safety, security, sustainability, business continuity, etc.
incl.
control mechanisms   Operations Excellence Roadmap         •    Support the Director Global Operations Excellence in the definition of regional DC excellence roadmaps in sync with adidas Supply Chain Strategy  •    Work with DC Managers and the regional Continuous Improvement lead to create and monitor annual DC improvement plans •    Drive the annual demand process for DC Operations Excellence; develop business cases for efficiency initiatives in collaboration with finance   Optimization & Innovation •    Act as project manager for the implementation of global optimization initiatives incl.
Labor Management system, Staffing solutions, Automation – secure resources, ensure on time in full delivery to operations •    Identify, develop, plan and drive implementation of new global optimization initiatives incl.
incubation, proof of concepts, vendor selection, roll-out •    Engage with our strategic supplier network to discover new technologies, voice our needs, develop joint innovation roadmaps   Performance Data  •    Together with Finance and operations you will work on enhanced performance management mechanisms incl.
consistent and relevant performance indicators and dashboards  •    In collaboration with the regional Continuous Improvement lead, support the management review processes related to DC efficiency    Key Relationships •    Regional SCM Heads •    Regional Continuous Improvement lead •    Local DC Operations Management •    Finance/Controlling •    Regional Project Management team •    Engineering and Tech teams •    3PL providers •    Procurement •    External consultants (as needed)   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities •    Good knowledge of warehouse operations •    Strong project management capabilities •    Knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles  •    Ability to lead and influence without formal reporting line •    Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset •    Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions •    Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines •    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures •    Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization •    Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business •    Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required •    Fluent English (verbal and written),  •    Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)   Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications •    Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management •    Good experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally worked in a DC or warehouse environment for minimum 4 years •    Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.
We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.