Assistant Manager Sourcing - temp until July 2026 (m/f/d)

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ADIDAS is hiring an Assistant Manager Sourcing on a temporary basis until July 2026 for onsite work in Herzogenaurach. The role centers on managing global sourcing requirements to guarantee on-time product availability for adidas articles, with hands on PO processing, data integrity in SAP AFS MM, and support for expediting while adhering to seasonality policies. Success hinges on cross functional collaboration with Brand Partners and internal stakeholders, strong reporting and analytics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Required: university degree or equivalent, 2+ years in SCM, SAP AFS MM and MS Office proficiency, fluent German and English, proactive, autonomous, and a team player. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight end to end sourcing, PO management, data accuracy, and demonstrable impact, and include concrete examples of stakeholder management and process improvements.

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Purpose and Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Partnership Servicing defines and manages the E2E supply chain for globally led Consumer facing and adidas product related activities with Brand Partners driving Brand Credibility on a global level.

Furthermore, Partnership Servicing supports Brand affiliation of our Partners through efficient processes providing Partners access to adidas DTC channels.

The scope of this role is to manage the sourcing requirements and ensure on-time product availability (ex manufacturer, for warehouse and for direct deliveries) for the product supply of adidas articles.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing

• Ensure orderprocessing and data availability in given system and ensure key processes are executed according to adidas seasonality and policies
• Monitor and provide input of purchase order availability and support expedite requests to support product availability and guarantee compliance
• Execute daily tasks and actively contribute to the Sourcing relevant processes within the relevant framework

Reporting

• Execute appropriate reporting to provide insight and support effective decisions and take corrective actions where necessary

Stakeholder Management

• Work cross functional and ensure transparent communication with all key stakeholders

Project Management and CII

• Support projects and system infrastructure topics with the goal of implementing Continious improvement Initiatives (CII) to ensure a smooth supply chain process

Key Relationships:

• Global Sports Marketing/Brand Partners
• All PRS internal stakeholders
• Market Europe
• GBS Porto/Controlling
• GBS, Legal/Finance, Tax
• GOPS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and social skills
• Professional manner & Open mindset
• Highly proactive and able to work autonomously
• Decision-making skills and assertive behaviour
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups in a productive manner
• Thorough knowledge of SAP AFS MM applications, MS Office
• Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented
• Strong reporting & analytical skills
• Operational as well as strategical mindset, end-to-end thinking
• Fluent German and business-fluent English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree (e.g. business economist, Masters) or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years practical experience preferable in Supply Chain Management
• Comprehensive knowledge in Sports Marketing