Manager Product Supply Interface

Is responsible for securing the best availability for the business within given cost constraints. It converts demand into supply, assists the senior manager with consolidation and provides actionable insights to support KPIs and continuous process improvement. It sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing and works with Global Product Supply, Shanghai HUB, Porto GBS Operation Team, Order Fulfilment and Distribution Centre Operations, Demand Planning & Brand & Commercial Team, and local and global IT.

• Execute the end-to-end adidas Japan purchasing flow from receiving the demand plan through creating purchase orders to tracking delivery.
• Monitor demand-driven challenges and address suppliers when necessary.
• Execute purchase order management activities and liaise with internal departments to optimise availability, inventories and costs.
• Compile, share and analyse operational reports on purchase order status, prioritisation, transportation mode changes and distribution to support KPI and delivery performance measurement.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders such as Global Supply Planning, Sourcing and Order Management to optimise supply availability for retail introduction dates.
• Build regular interactions and touch bases with internal stakeholders to improve the accuracy of reporting information.
• Manage purchase orders monthly to ensure correct purchase order information is ready for use in internal systems.
• Identify improvement opportunities in purchase planning and delivery management and propose solutions for a seamless and precise end-to-end flow from forecast through purchase order to delivery.
• Execute Supply Chain Management strategic initiatives based on prioritisation from the Line Manager.
• Support self and team development, encourage optimal performance through learning and competency enhancement, promote team engagement and develop a strong peer network within own function and level.

• University and/or college graduate or equivalent personal experience.
• 3-5 years of purchase operation experience.
• Business-level English.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions.
• Strong team player able to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner.
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, with advanced level in Excel and Power BI.
• Basic financial and logistics knowledge.

• SAP knowledge.
• Access database knowledge.

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