Specialist Launch Fulfillment - Temp 12 months

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Adidas seeks a Specialist Launch Fulfillment for a 12 month on-site assignment in Amsterdam to drive on time launch delivery by coordinating inbound planning, fulfilment center planning and deployment across Europe. You will own the launch process, deliver RID/HLD availability visibility, manage constrained supply with ad hoc allocations, and lead launch reviews aligning Europe Demand Planning with Marketing. Ideal candidates hold a degree in business, logistics or IT, two to three years in supply chain, strong SAP/WMS ERP, Power BI, MS Office, and fluent English. To apply, show LOTD improvements, cross functional leadership, and dashboards you created, plus evidence of meeting tight deadlines in a multicultural onsite setting.

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization
To provide elevated focus through the supply to firstly create superior On Time availability and strong delivery controls for defined articles at Retail Intro/Launch. Executing all system & communication related activities, ensuring that critical launch demand fulfilled via European Fulfilment Centers will be satisfied on time creating high launch on time delivery (LOTD).

This is a temporary position with a fixed duration of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and support other Omni channel Fulfilment functions Inbound planning, Fulfilment Center Planning, Customer Fulfilment & deployment with the aim of driving LOTD delivery for launch.
• Create visibility of availability status for critical articles at RID/HLD
• When supply constrained execute ad-hoc allocations in line with business priorities
• Ensure that allocation horizons are managed to capture launch demand
• Provide visibility of launch volumes and ship dates to EFCs to prepare operationally
• Lead cross-functional meetings to share the availability expectations and plan flow of goods
• Liaise with Inbound planning- and Fulfilment Center Planning to ensure key launch priorities have the highest priority at origin and intake
• Provide information to key stake holders within Europe Demand Planning and Europe Marketing
• Assess impact of changes to RID/HLD change RDD/CDD when required and communicate to other stakeholders BU/Markets
• “Process owner” for strategic launches. Thorough understanding of all marketing and business needs. Establish standard framework and templates/reports
   

Key Relationships

• Product Supply
• Omni channel fulfilment teams (Inbound planning, Fulfilment Center Planning, Customer fulfilment, deployment)
• European Fulfilment Center Operations
• Account operations & Customer service teams
• Global IT
• Europe Marketing Operations
• Europe Demand Planning
   

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In depth knowledge of supply chain mechanics
• Process thinking
• Strong reporting & analytical skills
• Operations as well as commercial mindset
• Excellent knowledge of Customer Service processes
• Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
• Strong communication skills
   

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• A university degree with emphasis in the areas of business, information systems, logistics or operations
• Two to three years of work experience in supply chain management
• Strong skills in ERP (SAP)/WMS systems, Power BI & Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work within different cultures and levels
• Fluent in English (oral and in writing)