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Global Lean and Six Sigma deployment across adidas distribution network. Proven operational transformation leadership experience required. Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Anforderungen
- Good knowledge of warehouse operations
- Lean/Six Sigma expertise with Black Belt or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of operational performance management, Lean, Continuous Improvement principles
- Proven experience leading operational transformation and Continuous Improvement programs at regional or global scale
- Recognized leadership
- Ability to provide clear performance framework to direct reports
- Pro-active, impact-oriented mindset with end-to-end global thinking
- Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data, and develop innovative solutions
- Self-directed work under tight deadlines
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with international cultures
- Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to all organization levels
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, and facilitation skills with business interaction
- Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
- Fluent English (verbal and written)
- Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Four-year college or university degree with Supply Chain Management focus
- Minimum 6+ years leadership and remote team management experience
- Minimum 4+ years applying Lean, continuous improvement concepts
- Strong experience with Distribution Center processes; ideally acted as DC lead for minimum 5 years
- Sound understanding of warehouse management (WMS) and labor management systems
Aufgaben
- Lead strategy, governance, and deployment of Continuous Improvement across the global distribution network
- Drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Implement standardized ways of working, performance management, and capability building
- Lead sustainable transformation initiatives across all distribution centers
- Own Continuous Improvement standards, tools, training, and certification programs
- Develop and maintain governance models for consistent deployment across the network
- Lead the global Continuous Improvement community
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the CI community
- Drive Kaizen culture and structured problem-solving practices
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and SCM teams
- Identify improvement opportunities and scale best practices across the network
- Own the adidas Performance Ecosystem framework
- Continuously improve the Performance Ecosystem global toolbox
- Drive regular assessments of all distribution centers
- Support and coach operations leadership to adopt the Performance Ecosystem
- Set up efficient monitoring to ensure Performance Ecosystem adoption and sustainability
- Influence and coach SCM and distribution leadership to embrace performance and CI culture
- Promote Lean principles to drive acceptance among operators
- Define annual efficiency targets and site improvement plans with operations and finance
- Drive continuous improvement roadmaps in own DCs or with 3PL partners
- Establish and nurture cross-regional communities of Lean/CI experts
- Skill up Lean Ambassadors to deploy improvement culture on the floor
- Develop and deploy certified Continuous Improvement and operational excellence training programs
- Establish capability and governance for training, coaching, and developing operational teams
- Own productivity metrics globally
- Increase consistency and comparability of productivity metrics with finance and operations
- Identify large pockets of efficiency
- Conduct assessments and drive process redesign on-site with operations
- Engage with industry experts, think tanks, and suppliers
- Develop joint innovation roadmaps for operations excellence
- Act as a strategic advisor for distribution network initiatives and transformation projects
- Ensure Lean and CI principles are embedded into solution design and operational processes
- Build structures to manage the organization effectively
- Identify and develop future talent within the organization
- Create succession scenarios for key positions
- Ensure appropriate leadership skills are present at every level
- Create a motivational and supportive work environment
- Coach, train, and provide career opportunities through development
- Provide team members with clear direction and targets aligned with business needs
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Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Fostering inclusive workplace
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