Global Distribution Excellence Lead

hace 2 semanas


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá adidas A tiempo completo
Senior Manager Global Distribution Excellence

As a key member of the adidas Supply Chain team, this role is responsible for co-creating the adidas way of operating by developing our global operations standards and ensuring adherence through our own and outsourced network in North America. This individual will contribute to a performant distribution network that drives best-in-class processes, delivers excellent service to our customers, and drives a competitive cost base.

Innovation / Optimization Management
  • Identify, develop, plan, and drive the implementation of new global optimization initiatives, including incubation, proof of concepts/pilots, vendor selection, roll-outs for Labor Management systems, Staffing solutions, Automation, and 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 structured investment back-checks with SCM Finance and initiate CI A&T related Kaizen events.
Knowledge & Community Management
  • Develop and maintain knowledge repositories, provide functional trainings on Automation and Technologies, and build x-market expert communities.
  • Support the Director Global Operations Excellence and Director of Global Continuous Improvement in defining 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 and develop business cases for efficiency initiatives in collaboration with finance, Ops, and Engineering.
Process Excellence
  • Create toolboxes and standards/best practices from idea creation to project delivery.
  • Engage in the co-design of common operational standards for adidas own and outsourced DCs, including safety, security, sustainability, business continuity, etc., and control mechanisms.
  • Streamline reporting, communication, and enhanced performance management (Dashboards with relevant KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

  • 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)

Requirements

  • 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, and impact-oriented 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
  • Fluent English (verbal and written)
  • Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience

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

Language

English



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