Specialist Launch Fulfillment

Job description

Country: Netherlands
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Netherlands
Position Type: Full time

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 :

To provide elevated focus through the supply to firstly create superior On Time availability and strong delivery controls for defined articles at Retail Intro/Launch. Executing all system & communication related activities, ensuring that critical launch demand fulfilled via European Distribution Centers will be fulfilled on time creating high launch on time delivery (LOTD).

Key Responsibilities:

· Work with and support other Order Fulfillment functions of Inbound Planning, DC Planning and Inventory Management and Customer Fulfillment with the aim of driving LOTD delivery for launch
· Work with Cluster CF teams to identify air freight requirements for ’late’ dedicated orders and coordinate request with Purchasing
· Create visibility of availability status for critical articles at RID/HLD
· Ensure that allocation horizons are managed to capture launch demand
· Provide visibility of launch volumes and ship dates to EDCs to prepare operationally
· Lead cross-functional meetings to share the availability expectations and plan flow of goods
· Laisse with inbound to ensure key launch priorities have the highest priority at origin and intake
· Provide information to key stake holders within WE Demand Planning and WE Marketing
· Assess impact of changes to RID during the Fulfillment horizon (0-3 months prior to RID) and coordinate/communicate to other stakeholders
· “Process owner” for strategic launches. Thorough understanding of all marketing and business needs. Establish standard framework and templates/reports

Key Relationships:

· Purchasing
· Order Fulfillment (Inbound Planning/DC & Inventory Management/Customer Fulfillment)
· European Distribution Center Operations
· Customer Service
· Global IT
· WE Marketing
· WE Demand Planning

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

· In depth knowledge of supply chain mechanics
· Process thinking
· Strong reporting & analytical skills
· Operations as wells as commercial mindset
· Excellent knowledge of Customer Service processes
· Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented
· Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
· Strong communication skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· A university degree with emphasis in the areas of business, information systems, logistics or operations
· Two to three years of work experience in supply chain management
· Strong skills in ERP (SAP)/WMS systems & Microsoft Office Suite
· Ability to work within different cultures and levels
· Fluent in English (oral and in writing)