adidas

Analyst, Inbound Planning

adidas

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Portland • Oregon • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Execute actions to plan efficiently the flow of goods at origin (factory to shipment) and/or destination (in transit to receipt) into the port and/or NAM distribution centers.
  • Manage flow by priority and necessity based on availability and DC capacity.
  • Manage pre advises with carriers.
  • Ensure data accuracy for seamless receipt upon arrival.
  • Quickly identify and manage exceptions.
  • Work cross-functionally across the supply chain to achieve on time availability of goods.
  • Secure smooth collaboration with all colleagues and external parties on all interfaces.
  • Present in regular meetings with DC Operations and share availability projections, outlooks on inbound performance, priorities, and expectations.
  • Analyze Inbound forecasts in line with carrier/forwarder allocations and DC intake/inventory capacities and be able to challenge and recommend solutions to manage peak months and critical situations.
  • Participate in management of special business processes when necessary.
  • Inform markets on supply or transportation issues impacting availability.
  • Collaborate with 3PLs in a timely manner ensuring shipments are consolidated as per the defined policies to maximize availability, control costs, and meet prioritization needs.
  • Report on open POs in transit and prioritize for intake according to IPI, allocation coverage and distribution center capacity.
  • Monitor intake lead time & quality and cleanse purchase orders in SAP.
  • Ensure systems reflect correct information in the system (ETA, PLRD, MDD/IPI, etc) and containers have a correct ASN to be received on time.
  • Manage execution of in transit product reroutes.
  • Lead and execute conversion of Dedicated to Direct Shipments.
  • Measure carrier quality and performance and provide feedback to Global Logistics and DC Operations teams.
  • Participate in regional projects with the goal to represent the inbound planning requirements of NAM Order Fulfillment.
  • Proactively propose process improvements to reduce time and complexity or improve process results/ cost.
  • Be able to communicate clearly with stakeholders on actions, plans, projects on the pipeline, issues.
  • Set Touch Bases with Key players.

Requirements

  • College degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in supply chain management; alternatively, equivalent combination of education and related working experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel
  • Minimum 2 years working experience, preferably in a Supply Chain Management function
  • Experience in ERP/WMS systems. Preferably SAP
  • Competent user in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Power Point applications
  • Advanced user in Microsoft Excel
  • Fluent in English (oral and written)
Benefits
  • robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription drug coverage
  • adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
  • short and long-term disability
  • basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
  • 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • education assistance
  • generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
  • twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
  • Service Time Off during milestone years

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
supply chain managementdata accuracyinbound forecastinginventory managementprocess improvementcarrier performance measurementexception managementpurchase order cleansingshipment consolidationlogistics management
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementcross-functional teamworkanalytical thinkingpresentation skillsproactive approachorganizational skillsleadership