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Specialist Inbound

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The mission of the Specialist Inbound Operations-Customs is to ensure efficient and compliant international trade management by streamlining import& export processes and reducing overall lead times.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

 Operations Management

  • Conduct and execute full responsibility on HTS code classifications, CIQ pre-testing, tariff info, internal and external trade contracts, duty free trade agreements, and equipped with awareness of regulation changes
  • Collaborate with inbound operation team to ensure inbound daily operation smoothly

 

Government Relationship Develop/maintenance

  • Maintain/update the relationship with China custom authorizations and government bureaus
  • Support AEO annual audit and grade maintenance, ensuring timely renewal of Customs IC cards and required certificates to uphold operational compliance
  • Provide insights on evolving customs policies to align adidas logistics practices with regulatory expectations and enhance trade efficiency

 

 

Financial

  • Validate CIQ lab pre-testing cost accuracy and set the payment

 

System and Processes

  • Apply knowledge of company and departmental policies to resolve operational issues and ensure timely recording of tracking and freight information
  • Operate effectively within systems such as AFS, HUB Light, TCM, Ariba, Origo, SPM, Nova and Infor Nexus
  • Support inbound-related projects by assisting with follow-up tasks and participating in system user acceptance testing when needed

 

 

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, China Customs authorities, Customs lab etc.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge / Experience

  • Well understanding of Inbound Logistics, Import& Export Customs declaration

 

PC/Language/Other Skills

  • Proficient 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
  • 2+ 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.
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  • 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.


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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:  Specialist Inbound

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Supply Chain & Sourcing
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  534102
Date:  Oct 3, 2025
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