Coordinator Fulfillment Center Planning [4 months]

Job description

Country: Netherlands
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Netherlands
Position Type: Temp

City / Location: Amsterdam
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose:

Intake planning of goods from ports across Europe to our European Distributions Centers (EDCs) whilst ensuring on time in full (OTIF) availability of products to our Wholesale and Direct to Consumer channels. Implementing the right measures to guarantee a smooth and cost efficient inbound process against regionally set priorities.

Ensuring control, accuracy and transparency of inventory across EDCs to support demand/ inventory management and execution of SCM activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Report on open POs in transit and support prioritization for intake according to priority (IPI), allocation coverage and distribution center capacity
· Monitor that 3PL’s and carriers adhere to set lead times and dock dates
· Coordinate the handling of exceptional cases which fall outside of the standard process
· Ensure that inbound deliveries (ASN’s) are accurate and created on time
· Ensure that systems reflect correct information by updating delivery dates and cleansing PO’s, and that an accurate availability (ATP) picture is maintained at all times
· Smooth cross-functional collaboration with all colleagues and external parties on all interfaces, work closely with all SCM departments in order to control inventory related events (e.g. inbound volumes expected, order book cleanse impact, returns due to quality issues etc.)
· Analyze and support stock adjustments, resolve interface related issues to get SAP & warehouse management systems in sync and to keep a high stock accuracy
· Work with EDCs to rework blocked stock coming from dedicated orders, quality issues and/or returns to make inventory available for consumption
· Execute and monitor all incoming/outgoing Stock Transfer Orders (STOs) involving EDCs
· Support inventory clearing and SKU reduction activities working with Clearance Management and EDCs
· Act as tester for all system release changes, keep test-scripts updated and document all processes & procedures in the Order Fulfillment Manual

Key Relationships:

· Europe SCM Functions (Product Supply, Orderbook Management, Distribution Planning, Customer Fulfillment, Ranging and Reporting)
· EDC Operations, 3PLs and Carriers
· Europe Demand Planning
· Omnichannel Operations functions (Retail and eCommerce)
· Corporate Solutions
· Global Logistics
· Global Marketing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

· Good knowledge of supply chain mechanics
· Process thinking
· Experience of working with SAP MM and SD
· Good reporting & analytical skills
· Good level of understanding of external transportation systems
· Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
· Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented
· Strong and clear communication skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· College or university degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in supply chain management; alternatively equivalent combination of education and related working experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel
· Previous work experience in supply chain management will be considered as an advantage
· Good SAP skills and 3rd Party applications
· Competent user in Microsoft Office applications
· Fluent in English (oral and in writing)