PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Unique opportunity to contribute to shape adidas distribution strategy globally.

The Senior Project Manager Global Network Planning is a key role in adidas Global Supply Chain, which contributes to ensuring adidas Group distribution network develops in line with our business growth and that it provides us with a competitive edge. This is achieved through driving supply chain network studies, in close collaboration with Market and Global functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Network Studies & Capacity checks for individual countries and actively support Director of Network Planning during regional network projects & programs
• Develop Network recommendations in close partnership with market SCM & Global partners
• Develop & improve Network simulation models
• Coordinate business case development & “Make or Buy” (insource / outsource) evaluation in collaboration with Finance, Global partners, and Market CSM
• Prepare & deliver presentation to Senior Management summarizing outcome of Studies to enable decision making
• Finalize all activities across the projects/programs while ensuring key tasks are handed over and documents are approved, completed, maintained, and stored appropriately
• Initiate & support continuous improvement activities aiming at improving network team efficiency, competencies, and scope
• Gain understanding of Inbound, customs, distribution, deployment, and transportation capabilities across adidas markets
• Act as a trusted partner to supply chain teams and other global functions; Provide ad-hoc support and insights where needed

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Market & Regional Supply Chain
• Market & Global Finance
• Global Distribution, Outbound & Deployment
• Global Non-Trade Procurement
• Global IT & Tech Distribution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Creative and analytical. You can think strategically to break down complexity by analysing and synthesizing complex data sets into a simple storyline
• An engaging personality, a team builder and networker. You are used to different styles, preferences, cultures, and have demonstrated the ability to lead several cross-functional projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with being a good communicator. You can read between the lines and listen/react to things that are not being said, and you are comfortable interacting with senior management
• Self-directed and impact oriented. You think end-to-end and are comfortable with shifting priorities, deadlines, and keep calm under pressure
• Don't shy away from problems and/or conflicts, contrary you speak up, have an opinion and a sociable can-do attitude
• Experienced Supply Chain professional. You have good knowledge on warehousing, deployment, transportation, and Inventory management
• Proven track records on wide areas of tools (MS-Excel/PowerPoint, Llamasoft or similar supply chain design tools, Smartsheet, PowerBi, Project Management tools)
• You own your development and believe in lifelong learning

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 4+ year experience within project management, strategy, operations, network planning in SCM preferable
• Strong experience managing complex projects related to warehousing, distribution, transportation or process re-engineering.
• Project management certification an advantage