Manager Distribution Center Operations

Is accountable for the inbound product flow of adidas from suppliers until stocks are booked, and for the management and execution of distribution centre operations and the customer order book, coordinating supply and demand within the supply chain to ensure orders are fulfilled on time and in full. It manages and coaches the entire Inbound and DC operations team in Egypt and builds strong cross-functional relationships across supply chain management functions and other stakeholders, with a focus on the Retail, Wholesale, eCom and Finance teams. The role works with global, regional and local partners, including 3PL providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, distribution centres and last-mile service providers.

• Manage the accurate and timely inbound product flow of adidas product from suppliers until stocks are booked.
• Continuously streamline the inbound process, adhering to standards, policies, customs regulations and controls.
• Manage distribution centre and transportation operations for both B2B and B2C customers.
• Coordinate with the logistics provider to ensure excellent warehouse management and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate the release of themes and campaigns with marketing and retail, ensuring on-time delivery to the markets.
• Establish reporting criteria for Inbound and DC operations status, ensure reports are published to the required timelines, and prepare ad-hoc analysis, reports and new projects.
• Support negotiations with 3PL providers and transporters and initiate tenders for contract renewals.
• Prepare all related documents, such as invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin, for inbound and outbound shipments to ensure accurate payment of customs duties and efficient clearance.
• Lead the timely submission of global KPIs and inventory management in support of the overall operations team.
• Coach and manage the Inbound and DC operations team.
• Manage the entire supply chain budget, monitoring it in a timely manner and leading efficiency initiatives.
• Lead or participate in supply chain transformation initiatives such as ecommerce capabilities, automation, DC network strategy and supply chain excellence, and continuously identify areas of improvement that bring efficiency or improve customer experience.
• Work cross-functionally with field operations and other functions to drive influence in capacity planning and management.
• Collaborate with the SCM cluster head to understand forecasted volumes and priorities, organising and motivating all distribution centre staff to deliver all customer orders on time.
• Manage local and global 3PL accounts, covering volume allocation and the formulation and maintenance of processes, policies, contracts and standard operating procedures, and measure forwarder performance regularly
• Communicating results to concerned parties for analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure that adidas follows all local market requirements.

• University degree in Management, Business or Engineering.
• Advanced IT skills in MS Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 6 years of overall work experience in logistics and distribution centre operations.
• Management experience of at least 2 years.
• Ability to manage a multi-faceted team in an operations environment, with an understanding of unified commerce principles.
• Strong track record of problem-solving, including structuring problems, performing detailed analysis, and developing and implementing recommendations.

• Degree specialisation in Logistics or Supply Chain, with postgraduate qualification as a plus.
• Power BI and SAP experience.
• Experience in the apparel/footwear and retail/eCom verticals.

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