Distribution Planning Analyst

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Works directly with the Senior Manager, Productivity Planning to build end-to-end strategies that anticipate the needs of business partners, balance both the short-term and long-term strategic use of resources to ensure operations are executed efficiently, and demonstrate a mentality of continuous improvement to make changes to a value-driven process. Provide direction covering analysis, reporting, performance, KPIs, Supply Chain initiatives, and operational support to the adidas Logistics team(s) throughout the US network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, monitor, and support daily planning and productivity tools for both internal/external customers at both an operational and senior level.
• Work with the manager and operations team to drive process improvement initiatives that support Performance Metrics, KPIs, SLA's, Inventory Control, and Distribution.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other SCM stakeholders, specifically Reporting and Analytics, to enhance the efficiency of Distribution Planning and Operations tools and processes.
• Ensure this function provides DC/Brand/Channel support for all monthly, quarterly, and yearly Volume Build(s).
• Act as a DC liaison to support DC, Brand, and Channel communications.
• Establish strong partnerships with all Brand's operations personnel.
• Associated ad-hoc responsibilities supporting Logistics operations.
• Partner with finance for month-end reporting and budget builds.
• Own the relationship and communication on hiring needs with talent acquisition and staffing agency, while holding staffing agency accountable to performance metrics.

Key Relationships:

• Supply Chain Management: Distribution, Logistics, Order Fulfillment, Performance Management, Analytics, Customer Service, and Purchasing.
• 3PLs and Global Logistics.
• Sales and Sales Operations: Wholesale, Retail, E-Commerce teams for all Brands.
• Global IT.
• Talent acquisition and staffing agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes with Logistics and/or Distribution Center emphasis.
• Execute a high degree of analytical and logical thinking related to all aspects of distribution planning operations.
• Advanced querying and data analysis techniques.
• Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and interfaces with the warehouse systems, including Supply Chain IT systems (Manhattan preferred).
• Work collaboratively as Project Lead or Management.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong team player with the ability to lead and work with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational and planning ability to meet critical deadlines.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent work experience in a related industry.
• Minimum of two years related Supply Chain Management experience and/or training.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The working location of this position is Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.