Purpose:   This position will be a key leader in the adidas Indy organization and be involved in strategic planning and tactical decision making as it relates to processes, staffing, and capacity planning.  Provide effective leadership and direction for the Inbound Distribution Operations in Indianapolis, with full accountability for all aspects of Inbound Distribution departments.  Ensure operational KPI targets are achieved while cultivating the adidas INDY culture. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of people and processes of Inbound Distribution departments in Indianapolis, including Forklift, Receiving, and Shipping. 
• Provide direction and establish expectations for shift managers.  Ensure accountability on all levels.
• Devise a strategic vision for Inbound Distribution Operations and ensure goals are accomplished with regards to customer service levels, throughput/productivity, inventory accuracies, CPUs, and operational improvement projects.  Maintain a focus on operational efficiencies in order to maximize company margins and to deliver the highest quality product on time.
• Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining an annual budget for Inbound departments.
• Maintain and report upon monthly departmental KPIs and devise necessary action plans to ensure operational metrics are achieved. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources to identify and execute a staffing plan to support operational volume forecasts.
• Represent Inbound Distribution Operations in dealings with other internal supply chain partners and stakeholders. 
• Actively seek opportunities to develop and grow direct reports through education, internal exposure to new and different processes, and generally challenging them to think and act strategically.
• Ensure the leadership framework mindset is cultivated within the operation.
• Present and sell recommendations to all levels of management. 

Key Relationships: 

• Distribution Operations management
• Internal partners including Demand Planning, Finance, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain Inbound, Human Resources
• Engineering & Training 
• Manufacturing Operations 
• Inhouse Scheduling & Capacity Planning 
• Outside Vendors 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Leadership skills including ability to effectively influence and coach/mentor team.
• Ability to effectively communicate and delegate within and across departmental lines.
• Mid-range strategic planning abilities (1-3 Years).
• Ability to assess priorities and make decisions to meet key business objectives.
• Ability to promptly adapt to changing business conditions.
• Tactical decision-making skills.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and live the adidas core values of courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. 
• Must demonstrate high energy and positivity. 
• Ability to communicate well and in a professional manner, both verbal and written, to all levels of employees within the organization. 
• Must possess ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams. 
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure. 
• Computer skills required, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams.  
• Must demonstrate high-level emotional intelligence. 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Distribution or Logistics (or like discipline) required. 
• 5-7 Years of management experience in a distribution/logistics environment (or like industry) desired.
• Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. 
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to influence cross-functional teams. 

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.