Assistant Manager, SCM WHS Supply Fulfillment

This role drives maximum product availability for the NAM Wholesale business through the seamless alignment of supply and demand, focusing on misalignment visibility, actionable alignment processes and other mitigation efforts. Key focus areas include unrealistic demand, post-booking report review and on-time availability. The position sits within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team and works closely with Wholesale Sales, SCM Account Management, Demand Planning, Product Supply, Inbound Planning and Transportation, Performance Management, Orderbook Fulfilment, Order Management, Finance, and global and local SCM and IT.

• Ensure seamless alignment of supply and demand for the NAM Wholesale business to drive maximum product availability.
• Identify and provide visibility into supply and demand misalignments, focusing on unrealistic demand, too late to cover and early supply.
• Develop and implement actionable processes to address and correct supply and demand misalignments.
• Execute mitigation strategies in alignment with the broader team to address supply chain disruptions and achieve target availability.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to supply fulfilment and take corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and problem-solving.
• Prepare and manage governance reports to drive customer alignment and visibility into supply chain processes.
• Enhance customer visibility into supply chain processes and delays in a timely manner through the SCM Account Management team.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure business continuity.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise supply chain processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and action key delays in the market to minimise impact on operations.

• College or university degree with a focus on supply chain management; alternatively an 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.
• 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 analyse 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.

• Work experience in a supply chain management and/or purchasing environment within the footwear and apparel industry.

• Hybrid work policy requiring 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 language is English.

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Enrolment in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance and generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave, for full-time employees.
• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

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