Assistant Manager - SCM WHS Supply Fulfillment

PURPOSE

Drive maximum product availability to achieve target, through seamless alignment of supply and demand for our NAM Wholesale business, focusing on misalignment visibility, actionable alignment processes, and other mitigation efforts. Focus areas include Unrealistic Demand, Post Booking Report Review, and on time availability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply and Demand Alignment: Ensure seamless alignment of supply and demand for the NAM Wholesale business to drive maximum product availability.
• Misalignment Visibility: Identify and provide visibility into supply and demand misalignments, focusing on Unrealistic Demand, Too Late to Cover, and Early Supply.
• Actionable Alignment Processes: Develop and implement actionable processes to address and correct supply and demand misalignments.
• Mitigation Efforts: Execute mitigation strategies in alignment with broader team to address supply chain disruptions and achieve target availability.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply fulfilment and take corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and problem-solving.
• Governance Reporting: Prepare and manage governance reports to drive customer alignment and visibility into supply chain processes.
• Customer Visibility: Enhance customer visibility into supply chain processes and delays in a timely manner through the SCM Account Management team.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and optimize supply chain processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Market Delay Actioning: Identify and action key delays in the market to minimize impact on operations.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Wholesale Sales
• SCM Account Management
• Demand Planning
• Product Supply
• Inbound Planning and Transportation
• Performance Management
• Orderbook Fulfillment
• Order Management
• Finance
• Global and local SCM and IT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Knowledge of wholesale business dynamics, including supply and demand alignment.
• Awareness of market trends and factors affecting supply chain performance.
• Familiarity with governance reporting tools and techniques.
• Strong ability to analyze complex data and identify supply and demand misalignments.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing actionable processes to address supply chain issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration and reporting.
• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• High-level of attention to detail.
• Skills to enhance customer visibility and satisfaction.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
• Skills to identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain.
• Ability to develop and execute mitigation strategies in alignment with broader team goals.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and supply chain challenges.
• Continuous improvement mindset to optimize supply chain processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to identify and action key delays in the market to minimize impact on operations.

• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College or university degree with a focus supply chain management; alternatively equivalent combination of education and related work experience in the field of Supply Chain Management, Footwear and/or Apparel industry.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management and/or Purchasing environment within the footwear and apparel industry

• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. 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. 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 company 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. 
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, OR.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.