Senior Specialist, DC Operations

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, DC Operations to support the day-to-day performance, alignment, and continuous improvement of distribution centre and logistics operations across Australia. Reporting to the Senior Manager, DC Operations, you will work with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics partners to align operational priorities, resolve issues, and improve performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day performance of distribution centre and logistics operations in Australia.
• Partner with the DC Manager, internal stakeholders, and third-party logistics providers to support smooth execution.
• Align with 3PL partners on operational priorities, volumes, service expectations, and performance outcomes.
• Monitor and report on warehouse productivity, OTIF, service levels, inventory accuracy, and cost.
• Analyse operational data to identify risks, trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, stock adjustments, and system alignment.
• Provide visibility of stock and operational performance to planning, commercial, and internal stakeholder teams.
• Resolve issues involving stock discrepancies, service performance, and operational blockers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation, and operational projects.

Key Performance Indicators

• Warehouse productivity and efficiency.
• OTIF and service level performance.
• Inventory accuracy and reconciliation outcomes.
• 3PL performance, issue resolution, and follow-up actions.
• Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of distribution centre, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers.
• Ability to monitor operational performance, identify issues, and drive practical improvements.
• Understanding of warehouse KPIs including productivity, SLA, OTIF, inventory accuracy, service levels, and capacity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, and/or TMS systems.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years’ experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers in Australia.
• Experience using operational data, reporting, and performance insights to support decision-making and improvement.

Culture

At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company also emphasises diversity, equity, and inclusion.