Job Opportunities in Panama
November 8, 2024
Adidas
Panamá
OTHER
Sr Manager Solution Design-Distribution Centers
Senior Manager Global Distribution Excellence [LAM]
Area: Supply Chain Management
Department: Global Distribution
Direct Reporting Line: Director Global Distribution Excellence
Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line: n/a
Subsidiary/Country: LAM
Location: Panama (PAN)
GSMS Grade: M3
Personnel Managed: No
Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: No
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
In your role you will be responsible to co-create the adidas way of operating – develop our global operations standards and ensure adherence through our own and outsourced network in North America. Ultimately you will contribute to a performant distribution network, that drives best in class processes, delivers excellent service to our customers while driving a competitive cost base.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation / Optimization Management
Incubate & accelerate deployment of new technologies – stay ahead of the market trends!
- Identify, develop, plan and drive implementation of new global optimization initiatives incl. incubation, proof of concepts / pilots, vendor selection, roll-outs for Labor Management systems, Staffing solutions, Automation & Robotic technologies
- Engage with our strategic supplier network to discover new technologies, voice our needs, develop joint innovation roadmaps+
- Monitor and Improve existing technologies through conduction of structured investment back-checks with SCM Finance. Initiate with CI A&T related Kaizen events
Knowledge & community management
Strengthen organizations knowledge of new technologies & process standards to maximize value from automation & technologies.
- Develop & maintain knowledge repositories, provide functional trainings on Automation & Technologies and build x-market expert communities
- Support the Director Global Operations Excellence and Director of Global Continuous Improvement in the definition of regional DC excellence roadmaps in sync with adidas Supply Chain Strategy
- Work with DC Managers and the regional Continuous Improvement lead to create and monitor annual DC improvement plans
- Drive the annual demand process for DC Operations Excellence; develop business cases for efficiency initiatives in collaboration with finance, Ops and Engineering
Process excellence
Develop & promote process standardization and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across the organization.
- Create toolboxes & standards / best practices from Idea creation to project delivery
- Engage in the co-design of commons operational standards for adidas own and outsourced DCs incl. safety, security, sustainability, business continuity, etc. incl. control mechanisms
- Streamline reporting, communication and enhanced performance management (Dashboards w. relevant KPI´s)
Key Relationships
- Regional SCM Heads
- Regional Continuous Improvement lead
- Local DC Operations Management
- Finance/Controlling
- Regional Project Management team
- Engineering and Tech teams
- 3PL providers
- Procurement
- External consultants (as needed)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good knowledge of warehouse operations
- Strong project management capabilities
- Knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles
- Ability to lead and influence without formal reporting line
- Pro-active (engaging & impact-oriented) mindset, ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
- Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
- Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures
- Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
- Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills (small and large groups) especially when interacting with different levels of business
- Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
- Fluent English (verbal and written),
- Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point),
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management
- Good experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally worked in a DC environment for minimum 4 years
- Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
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COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
JOB TITLE:
Sr Manager Solution Design-Distribution Centers
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Panama City
TEAM:
General Management & Business Development
STATE:
Pana
COUNTRY/REGION:
PA
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
519302
DATE:
Nov 8, 2024
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