Manager, Inbound Planning (Origin)

Partners with Global Logistics, Market Supply Chain functions and 3PLs to create on-time availability for Wholesale and Direct to Consumer channels. It manages and plans the flow of goods and accurate data from factories across the globe to Distribution Centres or direct delivery to customers, while creating efficiencies on the flow to reduce cost. The role leads and develops a team and works closely with NAM SCM functions, Global Logistics, Data & Analytics, Business Process Management, Global IT, 3PLs and carriers.

• Manage and nurture an inclusive, high-performing team through development, feedback, mentoring, coaching, and the definition and communication of performance targets aligned with senior leadership and global and regional Supply Chain Management targets.
• Provide effective management, performance feedback, employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action when necessary in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Ensure strong relationships and smooth collaboration with direct reports, internal and external partners, and colleagues across all interfaces.
• Plan the correct flow of finished goods from origins to ports to both the US and Canada.
• Act as key liaison to cross-functional teams such as Account Operations, Direct Ship, and Inbound Destination Teams to ensure on-time availability of goods, meet priorities, and manage exceptions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop appropriate reporting and KPIs to support and measure achievement of team objectives and targets, and ensure systems reflect complete and correct information and maintain an accurate availability picture.
• Work with Global Logistics teams and third-party vendors on successful execution of expectations, projects, and improvements to processes, tools, and systems to better support business needs.
• Lead regular meetings with stakeholders such as 3PLs, Distribution Centres, Transportation, and Account Operations to share availability projections and KPIs and manage exceptions, priorities, and expectations.
• Manage the hold at origin process from a market lens to guarantee early and late shipments are under control, and push for initiatives to ensure just-in-time flow.
• Own the Market Delivery Date (MDD) and Inbound Priority Indicators (IPI) process, keep the methodology up to date, ensure origin teams act to market input, and ensure Delivery Complete Indicators (DCI) are managed by the team with clean system data.

• Working experience in international transportation/logistics and/or another supply chain functional team.
• Good overall knowledge of supply chain mechanics and the flow of goods from sourcing to customer.
• Operational and project management skills.
• Analytical and process thinking.
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning, organisation, and delegation skills.
• Ability and experience to lead, coach, and motivate a team.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong and clear communication skills.
• College degree or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and related working experience in Logistics, Footwear, and/or Apparel.
• Minimum five years' working experience.
• Minimum two years' experience managing people.
• Strong skills in ERP (SAP) and WMS systems.
• Competent user in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

• A degree focus in supply chain management is preferred.
• Working experience in a Supply Chain Management function is preferred.

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.
• The working location of this position is Portland, OR.

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, with surrogate and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Enrolment in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

Adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a competitive advantage, and it celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in the workplace.