PURPOSE 

A key player in Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.  Monitor the execution of the Allocation strategy within the Development season through managing the product allocation process. Act as a key contributor to drive the mid to long term capacity management in alignment with the Source base strategy, and support the planning processes to enhance the capabilities, efficiency, effectiveness by collaborating with stakeholders. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the Development allocation process via own analyses and discussions with Liaison Offices (LO), Business Unit (BU) Planning, as well as functional teams to optimally execute the Sourcing allocation strategy to achieve optimal service levels to the company.
• Drive Development allocation via allocation guidelines to stakeholders; ensure optimal leverage of the centralized development approach incl. subsequent transfers / multiple-sourcing options. 
• Monitor Development capacity and projected fulfilment performance, through ownership of a development capacity tool and drive dialogue with relevant stakeholders using a fact-based assessment.
• Ownership of yearly/seasonal allocation analysis including category mix, volume efficiency, model mix, etc. and (as needed/required) communicate findings to relevant stakeholders with key findings/proposed action steps proactively. 
• Manage the strategic planning process (capacity and capability requirements), and implementation of improvement actions across the supply base.
• Liaise with Sourcing functional and LO teams to communicate development allocation as well as proactively resolve issues that may impact product creation or adidas delivery performance; identify and drive improvement actions jointly with all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage selected projects as defined by Director, Allocation.
• 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

• Global Sourcing: Allocation & Planning, Sourcing Operations, Materials, Costing
• Global Operations: Product Operations (POPS) including BU Planners and Development, Global Product Supply, Supply Chain Management e.g. Logistics, Customs, etc. 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong knowledge of the sporting goods industry and manufacturing methods a plus
• Strong understanding of trade and macro-economic trends affecting imports from the source countries into major markets
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills with experience using various analytical tools (i.e. Alteryx) preferred
• Strong problem-solving, people and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft office skill including PowerBI 
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

REQUISTIE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• University degree
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Sourcing role or operations