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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 HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.


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
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