Specialist, Wave Planning

Order fulfilment begins with the Wave Planning function, and this role is responsible for the planning, review and scheduling of daily orders and waves within the Warehouse Management System. The position sits within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team and requires collaboration with adidas warehouse management, 3PL management and supervision, Customer Service, In-house Retail, E-Commerce and the Promotional Department. The role exists to meet delivery targets and ensure the highest level of customer service.

• Create daily work plans covering nightly pre-sort batches, daily hot waves and E-Commerce demands so that customer orders are presented to warehouse operations in a timely manner, providing the opportunity to realise warehouse performance standards.
• Support the processing of in excess of 200,000 units per day.
• Collect, report and provide feedback on wave planning performance, adjusting or modifying wave templates to improve work flow.
• Participate in distribution centre tasks related to go-live preparation, including configuration, training, cut-over planning and start-up of the Manhattan WMS.
• Perform testing as needed to ensure proper functionality according to design.
• Maintain relationships with Distribution Managers, department line staff and Customer Services.

• College degree.
• 2 years or more of relatable experience in a warehouse/distribution environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think outside the box, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and a multitude of departments in the organisation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to speak and comprehend English.
• Computer skills to perform computer-related tasks such as e-mailing and communication.
• Above average computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills/experience.
• Access skills/experience.
• Experience in high volume production planning.
• WMS experience.
• SAP experience.

• 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.

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including an 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 for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 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.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

The company believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage, and it actively encourages individuals with disabilities to apply, providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.