Senior Specialist, Inventory and Planning, SCM

Conducts operations in the Order Fulfilment Inventory function across SCM, assuring optimal inventory levels based on operational planning activities. It sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing and works closely with internal partners including SCM, Channel, Demand Planning, Marketing, Finance, IT, and Global Operations, as well as external partners such as 3PL and the clearance channel. The position supports inventory optimisation, supply planning, and cross-functional coordination to align operations with business needs and company objectives.

• Lead the operation team to achieve high performance by fostering a positive team environment, conducting performance assessments, and providing training and development (OJT).
• Assure operations are aligned with business needs and company objectives, guided by the Supervisor.
• Execute a stable supply plan to fulfil customer demand while optimising inventory (availability planning).
• Operate inventory based on in and out planning to optimise company inventory, support analysis of GROUP inventory levels, execute plans to reduce average inventory, exit past-season inventory efficiently, and report activities to control optimal inventory levels in a timely manner.
• Support analysis of DC capability against the company growth plan through mid-long term volume planning and support DC Network Study to resolve risks and opportunities.
• Assist open-to-buy (OTB) meetings to drive inventory optimisation, and propose, develop, and execute stock liquidation plans.
• Assist Article Performance Reviews (APR) and monitor progress to optimise current-season inventory.
• Assist in publishing the inventory plan, including exit activities, and secure plans are within DC capacity and capability.
• Support achievement of on-time delivery based on accurate in and out planning to contribute to consumer experience improvement through right product and right time product supply.
• Assist in establishing systems and maintaining the flow and process for Japan Supply Chain Inventory operations while optimising cost (Inventory & Planning Business Process Owner assist role).

• More than 3 years' experience working in an international, diverse environment.
• Inventory Management experience in the Japan consuming goods industry.
• Knowledge of worldwide SCM operations and theories.
• Analytical and logical thinking.
• Good communication skills.
• Negotiation skill to convince others.
• Relationship management.
• Demonstrate the six adidas values: Courage, Ownership, Innovation, Teamplay, Integrity, and Respect.
• University degree.
• IT skills: Intermediate Outlook, Intermediate Word, Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Intermediate AI knowledge, Intermediate Power BI, and basic knowledge and skills in ERP, WMS, and Demand-Supply Integration related software.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English.

• Degree focus in International Business Administration, Finance, SCM, or Logistics-related area.

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