Apply now »

Assistant Manager Inbound Operations

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The mission of the Assistant Manager Inbound Operations is to ensure the smooth operations within SCM Department in all aspects of related functions, and to enhance the processes to achieve the business service requirement.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Operations Management

  • Coordinate daily inbound deliveries with internal teams and external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate shipment tracking and system updates
  • Provide inbound forecasts and business updates to logistics service providers and internal relevant team, while addressing delivery issues such as delays or damages with corrective actions
  • Manage inbound performance metrics including lead times, accuracy, and cost, and collaborate with procurement, finance, and logistics partners on rate quotations and billing
  • Support continuous improvement by reviewing factory networks and delivery terms, generating operational guidelines, and implementing solutions for special business requirements

 

Financial

  • Ensure timely and accurate verification of inbound billing, duty payments, and cost analysis reporting to support financial and operational needs.
  • Oversee the claim resolution process to ensure issues are addressed promptly and successfully

 

System and Processes

 

  • Apply knowledge of company and departmental policies to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate tracking and timely recording of freight information
  • Produce reports and business updates efficiently while operating across key systems such as Power BI, AFS, HUB Light, TCM, Ariba, and Infor Nexus
  • Support inbound-related projects through follow-up coordination and user acceptance testing for system enhancements

Key Relationships:

 

Internal

  • SCM cross functional team: China Distribution Center, OmniChannel Fulfillment & Deployment,
  • Internal cross functional team: Sourcing, Finance, Tech, Global Product Supply, Global Logistics, Global Customs, Legal, Brands etc.

 

External

Logistics service providers, factories, system vendor etc.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge / Experience

  • Strong understanding of Inbound Logistics
  • Experience in Logistics process optimization and project management is a plus
  • Hands on experience of SAP MM flow knowledge in Supply Chain function

 

PC/Language/Other Skills

  • Strong analytical and presentation skills with proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/BI tools
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

 

Competencies/Attributes

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Integrity
  • Team work
  • Detail-oriented
  • Stress proof

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a supply chain management, logistics or related background
  • 4+ years’ experience in inbound logistics from FMCG or retail industries

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 Inbound Operations

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Supply Chain & Sourcing
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  533403
Date:  Oct 17, 2025
Apply now »