Senior Specialist, Inventory

3 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia adidas Full time
Senior Specialist, Inventory & Operations Analyst
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimising inventory levels to ensure smooth, efficient operations across the business. You'll develop and enforce best practices in stock counts, audits, and reconciliation, while driving stock optimisation, clearance strategies, and volume/article projections. Partnering with internal and external stakeholders, you'll ensure seamless execution of the Customer Order Book.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate weekly stock reconciliations between SAP and 3PL ERP systems, including interface monitoring and error resolution.

Track current inventory levels and align booked stock at distribution centres against purchase orders.

Monitor cycle count reports, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.

Manage regular stock adjustments and inventory movements to correct SAP category locations.

Deliver stock snapshot analyses and discrepancy fixes.

Support Finance during internal and external inventory audits.

Monitor Reverse Logistics inventory, including returns from adidas stores, wholesale customers, and store-to-store transfers.

Key Relationships

3PL providers (warehouses)

DC Operations & Inbound

Purchasing

Ecommece Business Unit

Customer Service

Finance & Internal Controls

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution operations.

Expertise in goods flow from DC to customers/consumers and reverse logistics.

Solid background in Inventory Management and analysis.

Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Analytical mindset with willingness to challenge the status quo.

Strong communication skills, able to collaborate across functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Post-graduate qualifications in Supply Chain Management and/or Project Management preferred.

5+ years' experience in Inventory Control within Supply Chain and Retail Operations.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP/SAP, and WMS.

Skilled in communication, presentation, and problem solving.

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.

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.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

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