Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Order fulfilment begins with the Wave Planning function. This role is responsible for the planning, review, and scheduling of daily orders and waves within the Warehouse Management System. The role collaborates with adidas warehouse management, 3PL management and supervision, Customer Service, In-house Retail, E-Commerce, and the Promotional Department to meet delivery targets and ensure the highest level of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Create daily work plans including nightly pre-sort batches, daily hot waves, and E-Commerce demands, ensuring customer orders are presented to warehouse operations in a timely manner and providing the opportunity to realize warehouse performance standards.
- Process more than 200,000 units per day.
- Collect, report, and provide feedback regarding wave planning performance, adjusting or modifying wave templates to improve workflow.
- Participate in distribution center tasks related to go-live preparation, including configuration, training, cut-over planning, and start-up of the Manhattan WMS.
- Perform testing as needed to ensure proper functionality according to design.
Key Relationships
Maintain relationships with Distribution Managers and department line staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think creatively, take initiative, and demonstrate innovation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment and across departments and management levels.
- Ability to speak and comprehend English.
- Computer skills, including email and communication tools.
- Above-average skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience preferred.
- Access skills and experience are a plus.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- College degree.
- Two or more years of related experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Experience in high-volume production planning preferred.
- WMS experience preferred.
- SAP experience is a plus.
Workplace and Benefits
adidas offers a hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday. In-office attendance is required on Friday when work involves significant collaboration or an in-person presentation. The working location is Spartanburg, SC.
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays, and potential annual bonuses.
adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports diversity, inclusion, reasonable accommodations, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.