adidas

Senior Manager, Materials Planning – Availability Management, Footwear

adidas

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Kwun Tong • Hong Kong

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Drive the materials planning process for selected FTW materials by defining & aligning supplier portfolio strategy.
  • Lead & drive the execution of defined portfolio and material strategy through the seasonal material allocation, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic and pragmatic input/approach to strengthen materials supply re-allocation decisions.
  • Own the material forecasts and provide the visibility of assigned FTW material types to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure Materials-related Delivery KPIs of in-scope T2s meeting the targets of performance framework.
  • Proactively follow up and continuously drive improvement for availability and agility during production, while optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities & bring forward proposals to optimize lead time and T2 supply base.
  • Train, guide, and update Materials Operations team and T2s for changes on adidas policies, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

  • University degree in supply chain management, business, or related field is preferred.
  • 7+ years professional experience in supply chain management or manufacturing
  • Strong people and influencing communication skills.
  • Strong business acumen, data-analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Strong understanding of demand models, purchasing practices, production planning, supply chain principles and terminology.
  • Possesses growth mindset and prioritize one’s betterment to enhance performance.
  • Strong knowledge of MS office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and a strong plus in advanced analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx
  • Fluent in English communication.
Benefits
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
supply chain managementmanufacturingdata analysisnegotiationproblem-solvingproject managementdemand modelspurchasing practicesproduction planningmaterials forecasting
Soft skills
communicationinfluencingbusiness acumenanalytical thinkinggrowth mindsetperformance enhancementcollaborationtrainingguidancestakeholder engagement