Purpose & Overall Relevance:
At adidas, we’re reimagining our global logistics network to deliver speed, sustainability, and efficiency. As our Manager – Logistics Network Management, you’ll lead high-impact projects that shape how our products move around the world — from origin to destination, across every mode of transport. You’ll work with global stakeholders, use analytics and tools to unlock smarter, faster, greener supply chains.
What’s In It For You
* Shape the global logistics strategy of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
* Work with a diverse, international team on projects that have a real business and sustainability impact.
* Access to continuous learning, career growth, and cutting-edge tools.
* Competitive compensation, benefits, and an inclusive culture where your voice matters.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Global Network Optimization
* Lead supply chain network analysis across all origins, destinations, and transport modes.
* Identify, prioritize, and deliver key optimization projects that improve cost, speed, and sustainability.
* Develop Risk Mitigation and Scenario Analysis to enhance decision making to mitigate risks proactively while maintaining service excellence.
Lead High-Impact Projects
* Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects using standardized project management methodology.
* Build detailed project plans, align stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
* Manage change processes to secure long-term benefits from every initiative.
Standardize & Automate
* Create and implement global standards for processes, reporting, and lead time methodologies.
* Drive automation and reporting accuracy to establish a single source of truth.
Key Relationships
* Partner with global SCM, market teams, origins, destinations, customs, Procurement, Supply Planning and logistics providers.
* Build strong relationships to enable alignment and fast decision-making.
* Communicate effectively with senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Proven Project Management experience: PMP or equivalent project management certification.
* Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Power BI, SQL, and Python.
* Supply Chain Expertise: Solid logistics and supply chain experience (global scope preferred).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
* Experience managing multiple, complex projects in an international environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
* Fluent in English (verbal and written).
* Strong MS-Office skills (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
* Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management, or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Min 3-5 years of progressive work experience in mid to large-scale organizations optimizing complex logistics network
* Strong experience with managing complex projects related to transportation and process re-engineering
* PMI/Project Management certified
* Data Analytics and Data Modelling skills in PowerBI, Phython, etc.