SCM Account Rep

Purpose

Ensure seamless supply chain management processes for wholesale accounts to enable best-in-class delivery timing and execution of demand to customers. The role focuses on supply and demand alignment and mitigation, monthly planning, outbound operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and holistic supply execution.

Key responsibilities

• Drive continuous planning, process, system, and service improvements to achieve on-time availability and delivery for wholesale accounts.
• Track and analyze supply chain performance indicators, including availability and on-time shipping.
• Support preseason planning for seasonal assortments, order deadlines, RID feasibility, and key programs.
• Collaborate with Sales to set seasonal fulfillment mix targets and monitor execution.
• Ensure in-season sales order demand and supply alignment and coordinate orderbook changes.
• Maintain accurate in-season supply forecasting, including bottom-up financial forecasting.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly supply chain performance updates.
• Work with Order Management, Product Supply, Demand Planning, Sales, Inbound, DC Operations, Deployment, and other cross-functional teams.
• Engage with key customers and Sales teams on availability projections, risks, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with Customer Compliance teams to ensure compliance with customer agreements and Vendor Guides.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance operations and reduce costs.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• In-depth understanding of wholesale supply chain processes, purchasing, logistics, inventory management, and distribution.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting, supply planning, and financial planning.
• Analytical, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Tableau.
• Knowledge of the athletic footwear and apparel industry is preferred.

Education and experience

• College or university degree focused on supply chain management, with postgraduate education preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience, preferably in supply chain management or customer service within the footwear and apparel industry.
• Management or external stakeholder management experience is preferred.

Benefits and work policy

adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays, service time off, and performance-based bonuses.

This hybrid position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Office attendance is required Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.