Adidas

Director, LO Operations and Government Affairs


PayCompetitive
LocationJakarta/Jk
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 497052

      Purpose:

      • Develop, evolve, and maintain Indonesia annual Sourcing strategy in alignment and support of Global Sourcing Strategy, goals and objectives.
      • Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities in sourcing operational and office administration area to enhance LO contribution to the adidas Group.
      • Support government and industry relationship building in Indonesia according to directions and plans established with Governmental Relations and SEA.

      Key Responsibilities:

      Sourcing:

      • Understand brand requirements, GOPS and Sourcing strategies and priorities in order to develop relevant Indonesia specific sourcing strategy.
      • Analyze organizational performance (e.g. LO and Supplier Key Performance Indicators, business operations & efficiency), forecast operational risks, and work within the LO organization and other Sourcing functions on issue resolution.
      • Manage projects and priorities as defined by Country Manager.
      • Act as process owner for all policies, systems and procedures impacting LO operations and ensure proper implementation, training and operations of these (e.g. manage the Product Creation Process function for the LO.)
      • Works across functions as a representative of Sourcing to identify and solve issues that are posing obstacles to the business.
      • Uses the internet, industry publications or other media to keep abreast of current events likely to impact Indonesia sourcing strategy and suggest preventive measures to address potential issues.

      Trade Relations (cross divisions):

      • Take part in engagements with key local business associations & suppliers and support local execution of trade relation initiatives based on the directions from Governmental Relations Director, Asia and Head of SEA to assist with advocacy and promotion of fair trade and competition Indonesia
      • Keep Global and Asia Government Relations team updated on Indonesia specific sourcing strategies and help identify & report any emerging government issues and opportunities for protecting and advancing our competitive advantages.
      • Support Global and Asia Government Relations and Legal on all matters concerning trade issues in Indonesia.

      Office Administration (cross divisions):

      • Maintain at the highest possible level professionalism and integrity of the Admin function in LO Indonesia through check and balance internal control procedures.
      • Assist the Chief Representative to ensure compliance of local laws and regulations including but not limited to labor, financial, health, corporate and individual taxation) and to lead the office admin in accordance with the directions and policies of aSL.
      • Develop, coach and mentor key Admin personnel to continually strengthen the Admin organization.
      • Ensure compliance and transparency of accounting, reporting and budgetary control and OPEX forecasting and maintain effective internal control of all administrative contracts, cash management activities, company’s bank account, tax, accounting and audit records with internal and external auditors, tax advisors and consultants.

      Key Relationships:

      • Footwear, Apparel and A&G Country Managers
      • LO’s/ Suppliers
      • Footwear Sourcing Management & Footwear Sourcing Operations
      • aSL Finance, Legal and Performance Management Functional Heads
      • Global Government Affairs & Global Legal
      • External stakeholders such as other brands’ Government Relations, Government officials and EuroCham & AmCham members.
      • other GOPS functions

      Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

      • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
      • Great interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, able to communicate at senior management level
      • Knowledge of Footwear industry and manufacturing methods a plus
      • Advanced knowledge of standard software applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
      • Fluency in English and Bahasa

      Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

      • University degree
      • Minimum 6 years working experience in Sporting Goods industry, preferably in manufacturing and/or equivalent experience in strategic project management
      • Cross functional expertise in development, costing, and/or planning a bonus
  • About the company

      Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, founded and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories.