Sr Specialist Product Supply Interface

Job Title

Partner with the market and global teams to secure the best availability for the business within the given cost constraints. Responsible for converting demand into supply and providing actionable insights while leading the creation and deployment of innovative planning solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive performance improvements by addressing key drivers, communicating success, initiating and coordinating escalations

Create visibility on market projected availability and inventory performance

Translate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into supply chain requirements/solutions

Manage risk/opportunities related to availability and inventory

Responsible for the documentation and enhancement of a specific process (performance, efficiency) and initiating continuous improvement in collaboration with involved stakeholders

Implementation of a project/pilot within area of responsibility

Monitor BU/Channel/BM performance and perform root-cause analysis, identification of drivers and trends

Ensure preparation for Business Control activities (Demand & Supply meeting, Launch, NOS & Teamwear S&OP meetings)

Coordinate and execute performance improvements across teams: AF escalation, early call-off, other exceptions

Act as the first point of contact for the process related issues and escalations

Acting as the backup for the Team Leader

Key Relationships

Demand Planning

Business Unit

Market SCM

Visibility & Performance

Sports Marketing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented

Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems

Team player and effective collaborator

Ability to communicate effectively

Good knowledge of MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills), Power Bi and SAP.

Fluent in English, additional language is a plus

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, information systems. Master's degree is a plus

3+ years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries