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Manager GBS Continuous Improvement

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

 

Continuous Improvement will drive process optimization across GBS Centers, across all global processes. This person will support the CI lead, Operations and Global Process Owners on the development of the strategy for Continuous Improvement and support on prioritization of initiatives based on impact on business value/customer experience and efficiency etc. It’s a meaningful position for Adidas 2025 strategy. 

 

Help to collaborate with CI Governance senior manager/Center CI lead on CI methodology/ framework build-up as well as implementation. This person will also play leadership on the center's continuous improvement team to collaborate with other GBS organizations on ESSA projects identification/coaching/replication etc. 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Collaborate with Adidas Global CI Hub to design/build up adidas own CI approach. 

• Support to create frameworks for all workstreams on CI methodology launching with an agile and efficient way of working. 

• Support workstreams and TOP AREAs to drive ESSA (Elimination/ Simplification/ Standardization/ Automation) opportunity identification. 

• Support to deliver operational efficiencies, process standardization and harmonization. 

• Provide support on LSS/process re-engineering projects to help successfully implement. 

• Drive mindset of continuous improvement as a culture of Adidas.

• Support to build up a continuous improvement training program, acting also as a trainer. 

• Leverage the TTT program to deliver continuous improvement training to the center. 

• Continuous Improvement of event design and promotion.

• Support best practice sharing cross centers/workstreams. 

 

Key Relationships

 

• Operations Center Leads 

• Functional GBS Operations teams 

• Global process owner 

• GBS Delivery excellence global team 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the area of end-to-end process improvement and/or process standardization in Finance/HR/Procurement/ Supply Chain 

• Knowledge on Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies 

• Experience supporting or coordinating automation-related initiatives, with a focus on aligning requirements between Operations and Automation teams

• Comprehensive understanding of E2E processes in Global Business Services 

• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex situations and develop innovative solutions within a changing environment

• Experience in providing clear guidance and in instructions to operational teams and coaching 

• Complete familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent tools, specially advanced Excel and PowerPoint 

• Strong data analysis and RCA capability 

• Virtual team management skills 

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

 

• University degree or equivalent experience, preferably in accounting or business administration 

• Six Sigma certification as plus 

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:  Manager GBS Continuous Improvement

Brand: 
Location:  Porto
TEAM:  Corporate Services
State:  13
Country/Region:  PT
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  528509
Date:  Aug 20, 2025
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