Senior Specialist, Transportation

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Senior Specialist, Transportation assumes the responsibility for driving the maximization of customer service, KPIs and transport efficiencies across the transportation network in Australia. Create visibility through dashboards to support Sr. Manager and Department head in decision making. Collaborates with PAC SCM team to implement SCM blueprint in the market. Key Responsibilities:

1. Conducting transportation data analytics and cost research.
2. Support to Transportation Manager with other Projects and DC activities.
3. Preparing monthly reports on operational and financial metrics.
4. Seek continuous improvements in terms of utilization, frequency, and lead times.
5. Maintenance and development of metrics for transportation analysis.
6. Liaison with business SMEs in regional clusters to foster professional development and expertise.
7. Driving analysis relating to Tenders and associated recommendations.

Key Relationships:

1. 3PL providers (Warehousing, Transport, Documentation and Clearance).
2. Market relationship (Stores, Sales, Customers Service & Team).
3. Retail, Wholesale and eCom Channels.
4. Financial Controlling.
5. Global Process team.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Good understanding and experience in an operational supply chain process environment, understanding business requirements and capabilities needed.
2. Good SAP expertise (added advantage).
3. High degree of self-motivation and self-management.
4. Strong analytical skills.
5. Operations as well as commercial mindset.
6. Demonstrating initiative and acting result oriented.
7. Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills.
8. Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively and efficiently on different layers of the organization.
9. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
10. Fluent in English (written and oral), to present information.
11. Familiarity with OHS, transportation legislation and associated Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

1. University degree (ideally business or logistics) or equivalent education preferable.
2. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
3. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 in the consumer goods industry (with a focus on management of 3rd party warehousing and distribution contracts, supply chain management, logistics etc.).

WHAT'S ON OFFER? A competitive base salary, bonus scheme and adidas employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate, these may include:

1. Remote Work Options.
2. Employee Assistant Programs.

HOW DO I APPLY? Press the "Apply" button and follow the instructions. You will be required to fill out the online application forms, and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter which addresses all above candidate requirements. Please note that due to the high volume of applications adidas receives, we will be unable to respond to all individual inquiries. 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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