Join the adidas Distribution team and shape the future of the sporting goods industry!

For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our Distribution Centres across Europe and our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey? 

What you’ll do

To be responsible for and lead an efficient and cost-effective department process.  Lead daily DC operations across a specific department (e.g. inbound, outbound, picking packing, VAS, returns) to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.  This role is responsible for the people management and leadership of the team.  

Main areas of responsibility: 

People Management 

• Responsible for People Management and Leadership of assigned area
• Building skills to coach, mentor and develop individual team members 
• Drive team and individual performance through the performance cycle and regular feedback 
• Be engaging with the ability to motivate others and create a sense of value and belonging 
• Creating a winning and inclusive culture 
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to improvement projects. 

Operational Management 

• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate goals, priorities, and any updates related to operations or continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Monitor real-time performance metrics and adjust staffing or workflow as needed to meet daily productivity and service level targets. 
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with the Area Manager to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. 
• Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture, proactively addressing potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. 
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Area Manager and other department leaders regarding operational updates, challenges, or improvement initiatives within your area. 

Skills you’ll need for Area Manager role

Our jobs are very competitive and we’re lucky enough to be able to invite the best candidates in the industry to interview, please read below and apply only if you bring the following:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team, with a focus on developing others and maintaining a high-performance culture. 
• Warehouse Management Systems: Experience in the use of business systems, such as SAP, WCS and Manhattan desirable 
• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing effective solutions. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with peers and managers across different functions to achieve shared goals. 
• Language: Fluent in local language, English (advanced) 
• Can demonstrate experience in delivering to tight deadlines and managing customers’ expectations. 
• Minimum of 5 years Logistics/Warehousing experience 
• Minimum of 2 years management and leadership experience   

Additional Benefits

Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQ or Gym contributions for our London colleagues.