Manager Product Supply EMC - Adidas

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To manage the seasonal planning and execution of Purchase Orders for EM Central Region (GCC, N. Africa and East European Countries/approx. 63 countries) in order to maintain an On Time in Full supply of products to the market. The PS Manager will also be responsible to ensure the right buy is made for the season and driving inventory performance KPIs (COTA, COTIF, DOS, OTA) for the business. Will require alignment of the cut-off dates are managed based on different regions and serves as a steady link between Market and Global.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives key buy initiatives and provide Senior Management with order status reports.
• Manages and develops the team and determines the needs of each; sets individual goals and targets to expand their understanding/knowledge and ensures succession plans are in place.
• Responsible for successful execution and maintenance of seasonal Forecast to ensure factory capacity are secured for production.
• Analyzing season phasing and ensuring right guidance is shared with respective Stakeholder prior to Order Book execution that influence inventory positions.
• Monitors forecast and purchase process to determine appropriate quantities to meet the demand for each individual category; Accountable to influence the appropriate production and inventory positions for a Business Unit(s).
• Monitors the right products are procured at the right time in right quantity in alignment with Global Supply Planning and Market Logistics
• Tracking purchasing KPI’s - ensuring the forecast coverage against Purchase Orders in close collaboration with Inventory Management. Take corrective action where necessary.
• Translate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into Supply Chain requirements/solutions
• Leads regular Demand and Supply validation meetings for all business units in conjunction with Global Supply & Procurement team, demand planning, and markets.
• Ensure accurate Market Buying Volume maintenance by maintaining right forecast and orders for EM Central.
• Drive discussion with Channels and CTC and tackling production minimum challenges phased with factories.
  
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Forecasting & planning – Minimal variance SP1 to SP10
• COTA /COTIF/OTA/DOS
• Promo Budget
• Key Launch Management
  
  

Key Relationships:

• EM Product Supply Teams
• Order Fulfillment
• CTC team
• Channels (WS, FRA and DTC teams)
• Customer Service
• GOPS
• Demand Planning Team
• Finance
  
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Motivating and leading a complex team with minimum 2yrs of leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of overall supply chain mechanics
• Excellent understanding of the flow of goods from sourcing to customer
• Process improvement and critical thinking mindset
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
• Ability to challenge the way in which things are done
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferably Degree Level Qualification in logistics (or similar)
• Supply chain work experience background 4-6 years in a recent managerial/leadership position with Supply Chain
• Competent user in Microsoft Office & SAP/ERP applications
• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)
  
  

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.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:

Manager Product Supply EMC

BRAND:

adidas

LOCATION:

Dubai

TEAM:

Supply Chain Management

STATE:

DU

COUNTRY/REGION:

AE

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

511218

DATE:

May 10, 2024

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