Purpose:  Monitors the integrity of inventory and transactions, ensuring that inventory of record is accurate and established procedures are maintained. Works directly with Manager, Inventory Control, DC Operations and Customer Service/Order Fulfilment to review and standardize processes and assist with the development of new procedures to support inventory accuracy. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess inventory balance between the warehouse and SAP inventory through routine monitoring and communicate discrepancies noted
• Monitor daily inventory transactions and report any discrepancies to Inventory Control Manager
• Assist with development of procedures, training manuals and training personnel designed to maintain the integrity of DC inventory
• Collect, monitor and report inventory transactions using SAP, Excel, BI queries and WMS reporting 
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager in the integrity of adidas interests in all aspects of inventory
• Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
• Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely
• Daily business goals and other projects as assigned are completed in an accurate and timely manner

Key Relationships:

• Inventory Control management
• DC Operations
• Inbound/Outbound Distribution personnel
• Customer Service/Order Fulfillment
• Finance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced MS Office skills required
• Working knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Manufacturing operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
• SAP knowledge/experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with little guidance on several projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in a business related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment

• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn ​an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.​ Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount ​.4388​ hours per day that increases with years of service, ​twelve​ paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
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