Sr Manager Solution Design-Distribution Centers

hace 1 mes


Panama City adidas A tiempo completo
 Senior Manager Global Distribution Excellence [LAM]

 

 

Area:                                                                             Supply Chain Management

Department:                                                                 Global Distribution

Direct Reporting Line:                                                 Director Global Distribution Excellence

Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line:                           n/a

Subsidiary/Country:                                                    LAM

Location:                                                                      Panama (PAN)

GSMS Grade:                                                                M3

Personnel Managed:                                                    No

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility:  No

 

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

 

In your role you will be responsible to co-create the adidas way of operating – develop our global operations standards and ensure adherence through our own and outsourced network. Ultimately you will contribute to a performant distribution network, that drives best in class processes, delivers excellent service to our customers while driving a competitive cost base.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Innovation / Optimization Management

Incubate & accelerate deployment of new technologies – stay ahead of the market trends
 

  • Identify, develop, plan and drive implementation of new global optimization initiatives incl. incubation, proof of concepts / pilots, vendor selection, roll-outs for Labor Management systems, Staffing solutions, Automation & Robotic technologies
  • Engage with our strategic supplier network to discover new technologies, voice our needs, develop joint innovation roadmaps+
  • Monitor and Improve existing technologies through conduction of structured investment back-checks with SCM Finance. Initiate with CI A&T related Kaizen events

 

Knowledge & community management

Strengthen organizations knowledge of new technologies & process standards to maximize value from automation & technologies​.

           

  • Develop & maintain knowledge repositories, provide functional trainings on Automation & Technologies and build x-market expert communities
  • Support the Director Global Operations Excellence and Director of Global Continuous Improvement in the definition of regional DC excellence roadmaps in sync with adidas Supply Chain Strategy
  • Work with DC Managers and the regional Continuous Improvement lead to create and monitor annual DC improvement plans
  • Drive the annual demand process for DC Operations Excellence; develop business cases for efficiency initiatives in collaboration with finance, Ops and Engineering

 

Process excellence

Develop & promote process standardization and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.

 

  • Create toolboxes & standards / best practices from Idea creation to project delivery
  • Engage in the co-design of commons operational standards for adidas own and outsourced DCs incl. safety, security, sustainability, business continuity, etc. incl. control mechanisms
  • Streamline reporting, communication and enhanced performance management (Dashboards w. relevant KPI´s)

 

Key Relationships

 

  • Regional SCM Heads
  • Regional Continuous Improvement lead
  • Local DC Operations Management
  • Finance/Controlling
  • Regional Project Management team
  • Engineering and Tech teams
  • 3PL providers
  • Procurement
  • External consultants (as needed)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

  • Good knowledge of warehouse operations
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles
  • Ability to lead and influence without formal reporting line
  • Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
  • Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
  • Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures
  • Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
  • Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business
  • Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
  • Fluent English (verbal and written),
  • Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
  • Good experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally worked in a DC environment for minimum 4 years
  • Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems

 



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