Purpose: Apply global product supply strategies in line with corporate objectives vertically for assigned Business Unit(s). Be the Planning partner of choice, responsible for translating Brand ambitions into tactical requirements. Provide actionable insights, while supporting a Global Planning framework that can be leveraged across Hype BU’s.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support collaboration with Cross Functional Product Creation and Merchandising teams to ensure allocation and launch strategy are executable within the Sourcing and SCM organization, and to ensure SCM considerations are considered in the BU’s plans
• Create and publish relevant product related reports to key stakeholders with the focus of On Time Availability.
• Assist in the process for Business Unit production and material commitments, ensuring liabilities are minimized and all parties are clear on requirements to consume commitments and open liabilities
• Support alignment between product allocation to factories and Product Development teams to optimize capacity/ capability utilization and support maximum availability performance once production starts
• Support production level loading through Business Unit actions (e.g. Accelerated product commercialization, production commitments, consolidation of production order timing, hard launch negotiation)
• Operate within global planning framework (Processes, policies, calendars) while supporting Business Unit specific needs through differentiated services (e.g. exceptional planning processes for collaborations, events)
• Act as the extended arm of Horizontal Team for Business Unit related actions, information requests and others
• Collaborate and align effectively with Business Unit Planning community, globally, to ensure broad adoption of policies, procedures, and timelines across locations, with an additional focus on Hype

Key Relationships:

• Global Product Supply (HQ/Co-Location BU Planning, Product Supply Creation, Master Planning)
• Product Marketing
• Global Merchandising
• Hype above Market team
• Sourcing Liaison Office Planning teams
• Global Logistics
• Product Development
• Sourcing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work within an agile, ambiguous environment while ensuring stakeholders are clear on deliverables, milestones and risk associated with decisions
• Strong analytical skills and personal presence, with proven ability to translate finds to others.
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to work with large datasets in a multi-system landscape
• Strong communication skills e.g. presentation, negotiation, conflict management etc.
• Strong working understanding of Supply Chain principles
• Lean Six Sigma or experience with project management methodology a plus
• Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum 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
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is ($66,510-$99,765). Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.
• We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English