Senior Project Manager Network Planning
Temporary Opportunity until December 31, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to contribute to the development of our global distribution strategy.
This role is critical in ensuring our distribution network aligns with our business growth and provides a competitive edge. You will drive supply chain network studies, collaborating closely with Market and Global functions.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead Network Studies & Capacity checks for individual countries and support Director of Network Planning during regional network projects & programs.
* Develop Network recommendations in partnership with market SCM & Global partners.
* Coordinate business case development & 'Make or Buy' (insource / outsource) evaluation in collaboration with Finance, Global partners, and Market CSM.
* Prepare & deliver presentations to Senior Management summarizing study outcomes to enable decision making.
* Finalize all project activities while ensuring key tasks are handed over and documents are approved, completed, maintained, and stored appropriately.
* Initiate & support continuous improvement activities aiming at improving network team efficiency, competencies, and scope.
* Gain understanding of Inbound, customs, distribution, deployment, and transportation capabilities across adidas markets.
* Act as a trusted partner to supply chain teams and other global functions; Provide ad-hoc support and insights where needed.
Main Relationships
* Market & Regional Supply Chain.
* Market & Global Finance.
* Global Non-Trade Procurement.
Key Requirements
* Creative and analytical thinker who can break down complexity by analyzing and synthesizing complex data sets into a simple storyline.
* An engaging personality, a team builder and networker with strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong communication skills paired with being able to read between the lines and listen/react to things that are not being said.
* Self-directed and impact oriented, comfortable with shifting priorities, deadlines, and keeping calm under pressure.
* Experienced Supply Chain professional with good knowledge on warehousing, deployment, transportation, and Inventory management.
* Proven track record on using tools like MS-Excel/PowerPoint, Llamasoft or similar supply chain design tools, Smartsheet, PowerBi, Project Management tools.
* Lifelong learner who owns their development.
Requisite Education and Experience
* Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management.
* Minimum 4+ year experience within project management, strategy, operations, network planning in SCM preferable.
* Strong experience managing complex projects related to warehousing, distribution, transportation or process re-engineering.
* Project management certification an advantage.