Purpose:

To drive process optimization initiatives within Sourcing as well as major infrastructure projects from gap analysis over blueprinting up to (system) implementation to facilitate the execution of the adidas strategy. Own a selected area of process under the established Product-led organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure processes and supporting systems are designed to meet business needs and understood end-to-end by all relevant stakeholders
• Proactively connect/ liaise within Sourcing, GOPS and with subsidiaries and suppliers to understand existing process challenges
• Represent Sourcing in the Strategy & Programs department supporting the analysis of Sourcing business & system processes
• Identify process improvement potentials and – if applicable – related changes in Sourcing focused systems (eg. SAP ERP, Tradecard / GT Nexus, material / supplier management solutions)
• Support prioritization of process improvement projects based on business needs; assist in creating business cases by working collaboratively with other functions to allow for objective financial evaluation of key initiatives
• Participate in system solution evaluation exercises to ensure fulfillment of business requirements in line with LOs and Sourcing division needs
• Support implementation and change management with respect to large scale infrastructure projects potentially managing project sub modules / work streams (RFC management)
• Manage the network of Sourcing SMEs (subject matter experts) towards achieving process reengineering, alignment, and project milestones
• Ensure visibility and communication of project progress, issues, and risks to Sourcing stakeholders
• Ensure effective implementation and training of new business processes and system solutions in Sourcing
• Maintain up-to-date business process documentation and provide input to policies and SOP owners regarding relevant changes

Key Relationships:

• Proactively manage stakeholders, build relationships and manage communication in the Global Sourcing organization
• Stakeholders can relate to the following core functions:

• Global Operations (Footwear, Apparel and A&G Sourcing, Creation functions, Supply Chain incl. Logistics, etc.)
• Markets (SCM and Sales functions)
• Marketing (Brand Strategy, horizontal and vertical BU divisions)
• Corporate functions (e.g. Tech, Legal, Finance)
• Externals (Supplier, Logistic providers, IT vendors, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Soft skills:

• Cultural sensitivity and an inclusive mindset
• End-to-end mindset, big picture view of problems on hand
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Engaging, open and react to feedbacks and improve
• Highly self-motivated individuals
• Independently manage portfolio of tasks and handle upward communication proactively
• Change management skills of influencing network of stakeholders
• Proactive mindset in identifying and managing process risks

Hard skills:

• Proven track records on wide areas of Sourcing Process in the Consumer Goods / Retail Industry
• Proven track record in managing change, training and documentation
• Experience in the extended area of Supply Chain Management
• Discipline in planning time management and organization skills
• Lean six-sigma certification or similar a plus

Requisite Education and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge on Sourcing business, operations, process and systems needed
• Minimum 5-6 years of relevant work experience in Sourcing / SCM functions in a global Consumer Goods or Retail company
• Experience working in an agile environment a plus
• University degree, PMP and lean sigma certification a plus

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