Über diesen Job

Head of Global Industrial Engineering SCM (m/f/d)

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Global Solutions Engineering is the key to successful and efficient distribution centers at adidas. The Global Solutions Engineering team drives best practices in distribution center layout and design, automation and DC processes, and optimization initiatives. They own our approach to standardize DC’s world-wide, drive introduction of new technologies and facilitate development of the global and regional Engineering organization. In addition, they define and drive execution of global DC engineering strategy for adidas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops strategies for DC design standardization, both from a process and automation perspective where applicable

Collaborates with Global Non-Trade Procurement to define global and regional supplier strategies

Facilitate introduction of new distribution center technologies in cooperation with regional engineering teams

Benchmark adidas DC designs against other companies to ensure ‘best in class’ adoption

Review and validate major business cases for large-scale projects across all regions

Reviews and signs off on new technical solutions for both internal and 3PL designs

Defines global DC consulting and MHE vendor framework agreements and contracts

People Management

Build the appropriate structure to be able to manage the respective organization effectively, identify and develop the future talents and create realistic succession scenarios for key position.
Ensure appropriate leadership skills are present at every level by creating a motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development
Allocate the different work streams to the respective teams and employees considering experience, project complexity, workload and organizational efficiency
Continuously monitor and evaluate team workload and organizational efficiency with the support of IT systems, data and analysis and team feedback and make appropriate changes in order to meet business needs
Provide team members/direct reports with clear direction, development and targets that are aligned with business needs and GIT objectives

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Global Engineering team
Distribution Center management
Regional Supply Chain Management
Strategy Management
Performance Management
Project Management
IT (WMS/WCS) functions
Selected other functions across the Group based on projects (Global Real Estate, Corporate Communication team, Project Steering Boards, sponsors)

External

Outside vendors
Consultants as appropriate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven experience in DC design, including all aspects of Facility, layout, Automation and process design
Ability to take business forecasts and translate into a facility design using CAD tools such as AutoCAD
Adapt at MHE specification including power equipment, conveyor systems, rack systems, sortation systems and various picking methodologies
Relevant experience in complex business analytics in a distribution environment
Formal training and application of Six Sigma, Lean and other process improvement methodologies preferred
Solid background in work measurement programs such as Labor Management and Engineering Labor Standards desired
Ability to present to middle and senior management to drive decision making
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and quantitative abilities
Strong project management, planning and organization skills and ability to work and deliver in changing environments while adhering to specified deadlines and budgets
Strong technical knowledge (of tools) as it relates to DC automation (e.g. ASRS, mini load, goods to man, sortation) and Warehouse Control Systems, as well as Manual DC concepts
Excellent skills in creating complex presentations using Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project. Full understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS)
Distribution, Logistics and overall supply chain understanding of processes and systems
Contributes significantly to the achievement of department and/or project targets
Mediate and bring cross-functional stakeholders with different objectives to agree on a consensus
Excellent knowledge in engineering, combined with a broad knowledge of other areas in distribution
Ability to plan, budget and manage project execution
Experienced in leading international, cross-functional project teams
Team management leadership experience

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree and/or related work history in Engineering or business administration with focus on supply chain management with focus on distribution and/or industrial engineering preferred
12+ years of relevant distribution experience
7+ years management experience (of experts) required
Experience in consumer goods or retail warehousing preferred
Willingness and ability to travel internationally frequently
Excellent English language proficiency; multi-lingual abilities in local languages preferred

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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Head of Global Industrial Engineering SCM (m/f/d)

Brand:

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: LU

Country/Region: CH

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 528179

Head of Global Industrial Engineering SCM (m/f/d)