Job description
- Support the Director aDCE Continuous Improvement in the design of the aDCE Ecosystem – a framework combined with a global toolbox to drive the continuous improvement culture on the shop floor
- Roll out and monitor the aDCE Ecosystem across the region; create lighthouses
- Influence/coach SCM and DC leadership to embrace performance and continuous improvement culture; vulgarize Lean to drive high acceptance among operations community
- Coordinate training, coaching, and mentoring in continuous improvement concepts and techniques via the community of Lean Ambassadors
- Support the Director Global Operations Excellence in the definition of regional DC excellence roadmaps in sync with adidas Supply Chain Strategy
- Work with DC Managers and the regional Operations Excellence lead to create and monitor annual DC improvement plans
- Identify large pockets of efficiency; conduct assessment and drive process redesign on-site with operations
- Act as advisor for all DC network related projects to ensure Lean principles are applied in the design phase
- Train and coach our community of Lean Ambassadors in the adoption of the global aDCE Ecosystem
- Establish and nurture -your regional community of Lean/ Continuous Improvement experts
- Engage in the identification and scaling up of best practices within the region and across other regions with your peers and the global community of Lean Ambassadors
- Regional SCM Heads
- Local DC Operations Management
- Regional Operations Excellence lead
- Lean Ambassadors
- Finance/Controlling
- Regional Project Management team
- Engineering and IT teams
- 3PL providers
- External consultants (as needed)
- Good knowledge of warehouse operations
- Great expertise of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles
- Stakeholder Management on all levels
- Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
- Ability to lead and influence without formal reporting line
- 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
- Demonstrated project management skills
- 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),
- Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 3-5+ year experience in leadership and managing remote teams
- Minimum 5+ year experience in applying Lean, continuous improvement concepts
- Strong experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally worked in a DC environment for minimum 5 years
- Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems
- Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
- Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities.
- We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
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