Senior Specialist DC Ops & Transport
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Coordinate E2E distribution center operations for all channels in Egypt.
Coordinate E2E distribution center operations for Ecom in Egypt.
Support coordinating distribution center operations for all channels in Egypt.
Ensure Capacities of various activities are created to support the business.
Create visibility through dashboards to support Manager and Department head in decision making.
Lead the direct-to-consumer Own the Game strategy for adidas SCM.
Lead the ecommerce implementation and other transformation projects in SCM.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate the day-to-day DC Operations activities: inbound, pick and pack, documentation, dispatches.
Close follow up and monitoring 3PL activities and raising flags to avoid any delays and/or complaints.
Manage the L0 and L1 costs for the DC, timely complete all the financial processes as per adidas submission calendars.
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Operational Reviews (DOR-WOR-MOR)
Seek continuous improvements in terms of utilization, frequency and lead times
Standard Operating Procedure to be constantly monitored, improved and executed
Plan and coordinate Reverse Logistics tasks: Returns to DC / store-to-store transfers
Drive cost reductions and quality improvements initiatives
Ensure Health, Safety and Environment standards are met as per adidas Group policies
Maintaining, monitoring and reporting KPI’s to senior management
Problem solving, solutions and process management
Monitor and report monthly actual costs / volumes compared to budget
Support SCM management with ad-hoc Projects and other DC activities
Key Relationships:
3PL providers (Warehousing, Transport)
SCM - DC Operations & Inbound
SCM - Order Fulfillment
Sales & Marketing
ECOM
Customer service
Finance & Internal Controls
IT & Legal
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution activities
Expert of goods-flow from DC to Customers/Consumers and Reverse Logistics
People Management / People Skills
Analytical Skills
Must have strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
Ability to challenge the status-quo
Excellent communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree Level Qualification in Economics, Engineering or similar
Master/Post-degree certifications in Supply Chain management and/or Project Management are preferred
5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Project management, Retail Operations
Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, ERP/SAP, WMS
Excellent skills in communication, presentation and negotiation skills
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.
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Job Title: Senior Specialist DC Ops & Transport Location: Cairo
