Assistant Manager, Allocation & Planning

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


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Assistant Manager, Allocation & Planning

Brand: 
Location:  Kwun Tong
TEAM:  Supply Chain & Sourcing
State: 
Country/Region:  HK
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  541932
Date:  Mar 10, 2026