Manager BU Supply Chain Planning horizontal (m/f/d) - 12 months

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Temp

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

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

Manage scope, plan and delivery of small supply chain projects (< € 500k), significant process/ organisation/ system enhancements or sub-elements of mid-scale projects on a local or global level across brands and respective functions within the boundaries of time, cost & quality while focusing on the customers’ expectations and requirements.

Key Accountabilities

· Responsible for delivering projects for related function within agreed scope, cost and schedule
· Project management tasks include:
· Creation of project concept design (includes detailed understanding of the supply chain and ability to run business process design workshops)
· Definition of project scope, schedule and cost overview
· Contribute to business case creation
· Creation and tracking of progress vs. plan using appropriate tools and timely communication of progress to stakeholders
· Assembling and coordinating project team
· Effectively managing stakeholder groups to realize project deliverables. E.g. Consensus building, timely critical issue resolution, etc.
· Definition and execution of change management activities
· Project closure/successfully handing over project deliverables to operational teams
· Establish and own a point of view on key topics

Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience

· Strong team player with proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals/objectives
· Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies (preferably PMI certified)
· Ability to manage and participate in complex global and local projects as assigned
· Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
· Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal)
· Ability to lead and facilitate discussions in small and large groups
· Ability to influence others to build consensus with internal and external partners
· Ability to understand and use data to make decisions and influence outcomes
· Good understanding of demand models, production forecasting, purchasing practices, terminology, basic finance and supply chain principles (preferably APICS certified)
· Advanced MS Office skills and ability to learn and use internal databases
· Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access with a working knowledge of ERP systems a preference
· Fluent in English

Qualifications

· Bachelor degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems from an accredited college or university
· Minimum 4-5 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries
· Alternatively, 2+ years of strategy consulting with project experience
· Proven experience in project management of medium/large scale cross functional projects incl. PMI Certification