Expires soon Adidas Group

Operations Supervisor 1

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Job description


Country: United States
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Wilkes-Barre
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

NOTE: All Operations Supervisors must have open availability to work any of the following shifts:

Sun-Weds 6:30A-5P, 5:30P-4A OR Wed-Sat6:30A-5P, 5:30P-4A

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Operations Supervisor is a member of the leadership team responsible for launching and managing the Adidas’ newest ecommerce and retail Distribution Center. We are looking for a smart, analytical, and innovative leader who can help support ecommerce and retail operations in a scalable way that will support rapid growth as well as our long-term business strategy. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Adidas’ fastest growing channel and market. The Operations Manager will work to continuously optimize our DC operations by engaging with various stakeholders to improve operational metrics, and refine processes and remove waste from operations.

A successful candidate possesses good business judgment, supply chain experience, and strong skills in working collaboratively and cross-functionally. The candidate must also possess a proven track record of delivering results. He or she will have strong analytical capabilities, including experience handling large and complex data sets. This individual will be a strong people manager with the ability to effectively manage managers/supervisors with varying levels of experience. The position requires an individual who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage specific functional area in Distribution Center and be accountable for achieving all productivity and quality targets.
· Train, and manage DC associates associates.
· Maintain full working knowledge of the WCS and WMS platforms.
· Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding operations functions using SAP, excel, queries and WMS reporting.
· Report on operations metrics to evaluate DC area performance in productivity, quality, and safety.
· Maintain all OSHA safety standards including all reporting of accidents, injuries, damages, and potential threats to safety

Key Relationships:

· Interface with Distribution Director, Transportation, Distribution Supervisors, Managers, and Associates.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
· Experience operating in high-volume ecommerce operations.
· Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to effectively and efficiently interact with associates and senior DC management team.
· Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
· Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. Proficient use of Microsoft office applications
· The job requires extensive walking and standing on hard surfaces

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of related industry experience.

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