Specialist Launch Fulfillment

Specialist Launch Fulfillment at adidas

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

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 Fulfilment Centers will be satisfied on time creating high launch on time delivery (LOTD).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and support other Omni channel Fulfilment functions Inbound planning, Fulfilment Center Planning, Customer Fulfilment & deployment with the aim of driving LOTD delivery for launch.
• Create visibility of availability status for critical articles at RID/HLD
• When supply constrained execute ad-hoc allocations in line with business priorities
• Ensure that allocation horizons are managed to capture launch demand
• Provide visibility of launch volumes and ship dates to EFCs to prepare operationally
• Lead cross-functional meetings to share the availability expectations and plan flow of goods
• Liaise with Inbound planning- and Fulfilment Center Planning to ensure key launch priorities have the highest priority at origin and intake
• Provide information to key stake holders within Europe Demand Planning and Europe Marketing
• Assess impact of changes to RID/HLD change RDD/CDD when required and communicate to other stakeholders BU/Markets
• “Process owner” for strategic launches. Thorough understanding of all marketing and business needs. Establish standard framework and templates/reports

Key Relationships

• Product Supply
• Omni channel fulfilment teams (Inbound planning, Fulfilment Center Planning, Customer fulfilment, deployment)
• European Fulfilment Center Operations
• Account operations & Customer service teams
• Global IT
• Europe Marketing Operations
• Europe Demand Planning

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In depth knowledge of supply chain mechanics
• Process thinking
• Strong reporting & analytical skills
• Operations as well 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, Power BI & Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work within different cultures and levels
• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)

Our Culture & Behaviors

• 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.