Manager Distribution Center Operations

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

The DC manager assume the responsibility for the management of the inbound product flow of adidas from suppliers until stocks are booked in addition to the management & execution of the DC Operations and order book for customers by coordinating/matching supply and demand within the supply chain and ensuring orders are fulfilled on time & in full.

Managing and coaching the entire Inbound and DC team in Egypt and building strong cross functional relations within SCM functions and other stakeholders, with a focus on the Retail, Wholesale, eCom, and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for accurate and timely inbound product flow management of adidas product.
• Responsible for continuous streamlining of Inbound process and adhering to standards, policies, customs regulations & controls.
• Operational management of the distribution center and transportation operations for both B2B & B2C in Egypt.
• Coordinating internally with Logistics Provider to ensure excellent warehouse management and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate the release of themes & campaigns with marketing/retail and ensure on time deliveries to the markets.
• Establish reporting criteria within the scope of Inbound & DC Ops status and ensure reports are published as per the timelines.
• Support negotiations with 3PL and Transporters and initiate tender for contract renewals.
• Prepare with full diligence all related documents (invoices, packing lists, COO, … etc.) for Inbound and Outbound shipments to ensure accurate payment of customs duties and efficient clearance.
• Support the overall operations team by taking lead in timely submission of Global KPIs, inventory management.
• Coaching and managing of Egypt Inbound and DC operations team.
• Responsible for managing entire supply chain budget for Egypt - timely monitoring, and leading efficiency initiatives.
• Actively participate / lead SCM transformation initiatives like ecommerce capabilities, automation, DC network strategy, supply chain excellence etc.
• Continuously identify areas of improvement in supply chain operations which bring in efficiency or improve customer experience.
• Work cross-functionally with field operations and other functions to drive influence in capacity planning and management.
• Actively participate / lead SCM transformation initiatives like ecommerce capabilities, automation, DC network strategy, supply chain excellence etc.
• Collaborating with SCM cluster head, understanding the forecasted volumes and priorities, organizing and motivating all distribution center staff to achieve delivery of all customers’ orders on time.
• Preparing ad-hoc analysis, reports and new projects.
• Measures forwarder’s performance on a regular basis and communicate to concerned parties for analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Responsible for local/Global 3PL account management and coordination from volume allocation, formulation and maintenance of processes, policies, contracts and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Ensures that adidas follows all the local market requirements.

Key Relationships:

• Global:  Yes
• Regional:  Yes
• Local:
  • Retail, Ecommerce, DPC and Wholesale business teams 
  • Finance
  • 3 PL – Freight forwards, Customs brokers, DC, and last mile service provider.

Skills and Experience Required

• University degree in Management, Business, or Engineering. Logistics, Supply chain preferred and Post Graduation is a plus.
• IT Skills – Advanced in MS Office (primarily Excel, PowerPoint); Power Bi and SAP experience preferred.
• Min. 6 years of overall work experience in Logistics & Distribution Centre, preferably Apparel/Footwear and Retail/Ecom vertical
• Management experience for at least 2 years.
• University degree in Management. Logistics, Supply chain preferred and Post Graduation is a plus.
• Ability to manage a multi-faceted team in an operations environment, with an understanding of unified commerce principles.
• Strong track-record of problem-solving, including structuring problems, performing detailed analysis, and developing/implementing recommendations.