Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Partner with the market and global teams to secure the best availability for the business within the given cost constraints. Responsible for converting demand into supply and providing actionable insights while supporting the creation and deployment of innovative planning solutions. Responsibilities: Performance: drive performance improvements by addressing key drivers, communicating success, initiating and coordinating escalations Create visibility on market projected availability and inventory performance Translate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into supply chain requirements/ solutions Manage risk/ opportunities related to availability and inventory Monitor BU/ Channel/ BM performance and perform root-cause analysis, identification of drivers and trends, highlight risks and opportunities based on analysis Ensure preparation for Business Control activities (D&S, Launch, NOS & TW S&OP meetings) Coordinate and execute performance improvements across teams: AF escalation, early call-off, other exceptions Key Relationships: Demand Planning Business Unit Market SCM Visibility & Performance Sports Marketing Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented Team player Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems Comfortable with learning internal systems such as Supply Chain Planning and Execution software applications Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP Fluent in English, additional language is a plus Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems. Master's degree is a plus 1-3 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Partner with the market and global teams to secure the best availability for the business within the given cost constraints. Responsible for converting demand into supply and providing actionable insights while supporting the creation and deployment of innovative planning solutions. Responsibilities: Performance: drive performance improvements by addressing key drivers, communicating success, initiating and coordinating escalations Create visibility on market projected availability and inventory performance Translate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into supply chain requirements/ solutions Manage risk/ opportunities related to availability and inventory Monitor BU/ Channel/ BM performance and perform root-cause analysis, identification of drivers and trends, highlight risks and opportunities based on analysis Ensure preparation for Business Control activities (D&S, Launch, NOS & TW S&OP meetings) Coordinate and execute performance improvements across teams: AF escalation, early call-off, other exceptions Key Relationships: Demand Planning Business Unit Market SCM Visibility & Performance Sports Marketing Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented Team player Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems Comfortable with learning internal systems such as Supply Chain Planning and Execution software applications Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP Fluent in English, additional language is a plus Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems. Master's degree is a plus 1-3 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr