Senior Manager Product Supply Interface

Name of Position: Senior Manager Product Supply InterfacePurpose And Overall Relevance For The OrganizationLeading role in the Product Supply Interface department, partnership with Europe Supply Chain Management and Commercial teams to convert demand to supply, delivering on time availability and inventory performance targets (COTA, LOTA, ATP (Available to Promise), and Inventory) for the business, controlled within given cost constraints.Key ResponsibilitiesPart of the Product Supply Interface organization, including executing direction and day-to-day management of performance and development activitiesFollow Product Supply Interface drumbeat to create transparency of Availability (including key product launches) and Inventory performance to the various levels of the organizationDrive decision making and action to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities with business partnersTranslate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into Supply Chain requirements/solutionsCollaborate with Demand Planning and market Supply Chain Management to manage buying volume in line with the input demand plan and Integrated Business Planning guidanceDrive market review of parameters and planning tactics to support optimized availabilitySecure targeted availability with focus on critical products and NOS (Never Out of Stock) supply modelsMaintain and govern cross-department/function Processes and Policies to deliver business quality and controlSupport implementation of key SCM/Product Supply initiativesKey RelationshipsSCM Hub – Product Supply InterfaceGBS HubGlobal Product SupplyDPMSCIGAIMEurope SCMDemand PlanningEU S4 TeamKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesGood understanding of supply chain principle and demand/supply modelsService-minded and consumer/customer oriented in decision taking-processStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGood communication skills with proven ability to interact, influence and convince at management levelAbility to drive process improvementsStrong team player and ability to work cross functionally in a matrix organization to achieve goals and objectivesDemonstrated capacity to lead a high preforming teamRequisite Education And ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems. Master's degree is a plus.7 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries, including leadership positions.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.