Senior Specialist Product Supply Interface

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationPartner with the market and global teams to secure the best availability for the business within the given cost constraints. Responsible for converting demand into supply and providing actionable insights while leading the creation and deployment of innovative planning solutions.ResponsibilitiesPerformance: drive performance improvements by addressing key drivers, communicating success, initiating and coordinating escalations Create visibility on market projected availability and inventory performanceTranslate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into supply chain requirements/ solutionsManage risk/ opportunities related to availability and inventoryProcess owner: responsible for the documentation and enhancement of a specific process (performance, efficiency) and initiating continuous improvement in collaboration with involved stakeholders Project support: implementation of a project/ pilot within area of responsibilityMonitor BU/ Channel/ BM performance and perform root-cause analysis, identification of drivers and trendsEnsure preparation for Business Control activities (Demand & Supply meeting, Launch, NOS & Teamwear S&OP meetings)Coordinate and execute performance improvements across teams: AF escalation, early call-off, other exceptionsAct as the first point of contact for the process related issues and escalationsActing as the backup for the Team Leader Key RelationshipsDemand PlanningBusiness UnitMarket SCMVisibility & PerformanceSports MarketingKnowledge Skills And AbilitiesService-minded and consumer/customer orientedAnalytical thinking and ability to solve problemsTeam player and effective collaborator Ability to communicate effectively Good knowledge of MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills), Power Bi and SAPFluent in English, additional language is a plusRequisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsBachelor'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 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industriesadidas 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.