Purpose
A key player in Product Development & Sourcing (PD&S) in driving to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Sustainable Supply Base in the industry. Secures on-time delivery performance for finished product in assigned geographies / product categories / supply base and ensures overall adidas delivery targets are met in a reliable fashion. Drives delivery performance management activities, optimizes production allocation, and manages related continuous improvement activities globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive global delivery performance for Footwear (FTW) by monitoring and proactively identify risks impacting delivery or capacity utilization.
- Drive issue identification and mitigation plan development, monitor execution progress, and manage cross functional communications for global delivery risks.
- Support the building of scenarios and alternative sourcing options with Business Intelligence tools to optimize performance and expedite data insights-based decision making.
- Manage end-to-end planning activities across Sourcing to deliver special commercial & brand projects (e.g. events, priority product launches, responsiveness / fulfilment programs).
- Support Buy Plan preparation and tactical allocation adjustments within seasonal production period to optimize along various dimensions (e.g. on-time delivery, landed costs, model mix, factory capabilities, etc.).
- Support allocation strategy implementation throughout seasonal production period and actively influence allocation strategy decision making to enable smooth production execution for future seasons.
- Support in strategic partner management with cross functional teams and evaluate annual delivery performance for global supplier management scorecard.
- Manage other analyses, projects and continuous improvement initiatives as defined by Director.
- Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements, while managing the relevant processes internally and externally.
- Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.
Key Relationships
- PD&S: Allocation and Planning, Materials, Costing, Sourcing Operations (Liaison Offices)
- Global Product Supply, BU Planners (FTW), Supply Chain Management e.g. Logistics, Customs, etc.
- Other Global Operations Functions
- Sourcing supplier: Tier 1 suppliers
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong knowledge of the sporting goods industry and manufacturing methods a plus
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Strong people, influencing and communication skills
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with experience using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Alteryx (preferred)
- Strong Microsoft office skill (especially Excel and Power Point)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Requisite Education And Experience
- University degree
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.
