Inventory Control Manager - Brantford, Canada - Adidas

Adidas

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Brantford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Manages the integrity of inventory audits, cycle counts and transactions, ensuring that the DC inventory is accurate and established procedures are maintained.

Works directly with DC Senior Leadership, DC Operations, 3PLs, Supervisors and Inventory Analysts to correct and enhance processes, train employees, and develop new procedures as needed, to maintain inventory integrity while meeting compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:Create, monitor and support daily inventory integrity tools for both internal/external customers at both an operational, tactical and strategic level.
Drive Process Improvement initiatives that support Performance Metrics, KPIs and the integrity of inventory.
Work closely and collaboratively with Distribution Leadership Team to enhance the efficiency and flow of inventory through the Distribution Center, including all projects and DC initiatives.
Manage all daily operational aspects of Inventory Control, including the DC floor, to ensure that daily business goals and projects are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Develop and implement key initiatives and manage action plans related to Inventory Control procedures required to maintain inventory KPIs and provide regular updates to DC Leadership team.
Ensure inventory balance between the WMS and SAP inventory through routine monitoring, communications, and procedural awareness.
Maintain and update current documented procedures for each step of the inventory control process to include type of equipment, tools and skills required to execute all inventory type transactions.
Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding inventory transactions including, but not limited to, SAP, MS Excel, SQL querying techniques, Power BI, data analysis and WMS interfaces.
Monitor and communicate all OHSAsafety standards including all reporting of accidents, injuries, damages, and potential threats to safety.
Ensure the company's interest in all aspects of inventory as contracted with 3PL providers.
Assist in the development of the annual budget and cost per unit for Inventory Control.
Responsible for Inventory Control standard operating procedures and the training of set policies and procedures for the 3PL.
Assist in inventory allocation planning strategies across multiple sites.
Key Relationships:Supply Chain Management:

Distribution, Logistics

Lean/Engineering
Performance Management

-3PLs and Global Logistics

Finance and IT
DC Reporting & Analytics
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Indepth knowledge of endtoend Distribution processes with an Inventory Control emphasis.
Ability to manage a diverse team covering multiple functional areas and reporting lines.
Manage an area of approximately +1,200,000 square feet overseeing a staff of approximately 30+ internal/external, +25 million units, and +200,000 SKUs of inventory valued at +$500M.
Analytical and logical thinking skills with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with all levels of business.
Strong Root Cause Analysis skills and methodology
Comprehensive understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and interfaces, including Supply Chain IT systems (Manhattan preferred).
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a large volume distribution center environment with a high level of units and skus, in a complex high speed operation.
SAP knowledge/experience preferred.
Strong organizational, prioritization and planning ability to meet critical deadlines.
The role requires extensive walking and standing on hard surfaces for sustained periods of time.
Limited travel may be required.
Requisite Education and Experience /

Minimum Qualifications:
College degree preferred and working experience of 5 years in a related industry. Minimum of equivalent education and related industry experience.

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.

**ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPOR