What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Operations Supervisor position at Adidas?
PURPOSE
- The Operations Supervisor is a member of the leadership team responsible for launching and managing the Adidas’ newest ecommerce and retail Distribution Center. We are looking for a smart, analytical, and innovative leader who can help support ecommerce and retail operations in a scalable way that will support rapid growth as well as our long-term business strategy. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Adidas’ fastest growing channel and market. The Operations Manager will work to continuously optimize our DC operations by engaging with various stakeholders to improve operational metrics,and refine processes and remove waste from operations.
- A successful candidate possesses good business judgment, supply chain experience, and strong skills in working collaboratively and cross-functionally. The candidate must also possess a proven track record of delivering results. He or she will have strong analytical capabilities, including experience handling large and complex data sets. This individual will be a strong people manager with the ability to effectively manage managers/supervisors with varying levels of experience. The position requires an individual who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage specific functional area in Distribution Center and be accountable for achieving all productivity and quality targets.
- Train, and manage DC associates.
- Maintain full working knowledge of the WCS and WMS platforms.
- Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding operations functions using SAP, excel, queries and WMS reporting.
- Report on operations metrics to evaluate DC area performance in productivity, quality, and safety.
- Maintain all OSHA safety standards including all reporting of accidents, injuries, damages, and potential threats to safety
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Interface with Distribution Director, Transportation, Distribution Supervisors, Managers, and Associates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience operating in high-volume ecommerce operations.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to effectively and efficiently interact with associates and senior DC management team.
- Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
- Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. Proficient use of Microsoft office applications
- The job requires extensive walking and standing on hard surfaces
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of related industry experience.
The working location of this position is Wilkes Barre, PA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
Diversity 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.
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.
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:
Distribution Center Operations Supervisor
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Wilkes-Barre
TEAM:
Supply Chain & Sourcing
STATE:
PA
COUNTRY/REGION:
US
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
522250
DATE:
Jan 9, 2025
