Adidas Group

Manager, Inbound Planning (Origin)

Adidas Group • $95K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent, preferably in supply chain management or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role.
  • Strong skills in ERP (SAP) and WMS systems.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a high-performing, inclusive team.
  • Define and communicate performance targets and goals aligned with company objectives.
  • Provide performance feedback, recognition, and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Ensure collaboration with internal and external partners and direct reports.
  • Plan the flow of finished goods from origins to ports for the US and Canada.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of goods and handle exceptions.
  • Develop reporting and KPIs to track team performance against objectives.

Benefits

  • Robust medical coverage including HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
  • Generous education assistance and paid parental leave of 14 weeks.
  • Flexible time off accrual based on years of service and twelve paid holidays.
  • Hybrid work policy allowing remote work on Fridays and in-office collaboration required other weekdays.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE

Partner with adidas Global Logistics, Market Supply Chain functions and 3PLs to create On Time availability to our Wholesale and Direct to Consumer channels. Manage and plan the flow of goods and accurate data from factories across the globe to our Distribution Centers or direct delivery to our customers. Additionally, create efficiencies on the flow to reduce cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE
  • Manage and nurture an inclusive and high-performing team through development, feedback, mentoring and coaching.
  • Define and communicate Performance Targets, goals, coaching, and guidance in alignment with the Senior Leadership and Supply Chain Management (SCM) targets globally and regionally.
  • Provide effective management, performance feedback, employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, when necessary, in collaboration with Human Resources.
  • Ensure strong relationships and smooth collaboration with all direct reports, internal and external partners, and colleagues on all interfaces.


OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
  • Responsible for correct planning of the flow of finished goods from origins to ports to both US and Canada.
  • Be key liaison to cross-functional teams such as Account Operations, Direct Ship, Inbound Destination Teams to ensure on time availability of goods, priorities are met, and exceptions are managed accurately in a timely manner.
  • Develop appropriate reporting and KPI's to support and measure achievement of team objectives and targets.
  • Work with Global Logistics teams and third-party vendors on successful execution of expectation, projects and on improving processes, tools and systems to better support the needs of the business.
  • Ensure systems reflect complete and correct information and that an accurate availability picture is maintained.
  • Lead regular meetings with stakeholders (3PLs, DCs, Transportation, Account Operations, etc.) to share availability projections, KPI's, manage exceptions, priorities and expectations.
  • Manage hold at origin process from a market lens to guarantee early/late shipments are under control. Keep pushing for initiatives to ensure just in time.
  • Owner of Market Delivery Date (MDD) and Inbound Priority Indicators (IPI) process, keeping the methodology up to date and ensuring origin teams are acting to the market input.
  • Ensure Delivery Complete Indicators (DCI) are managed by the team and system data is clean.


KEY RELATIONSHIPS

  • NAM SCM Functions (including but not limited to Product Supply, Inbound Transportation, Account Operations, Deployment, Data and Analytic, Inbound Destination, Inbound BPM, Direct Ship, and DC Operations)
  • Global Logistics
  • Data & Analytics
  • Business Process Management
  • Global IT
  • 3PLs and Carriers


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Working experience in international transportation/logistics and/or other supply chain functional team.
  • Good overall knowledge of supply chain mechanics and flow of goods from sourcing to customer.
  • Operational and project management skills.
  • Analytical and process thinking.
  • Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning, organization and delegation skills.
  • Ability and experience to lead, coach and motivate a team.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Strong and clear communication skills.


REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree or equivalent, preferably with a focus in supply chain management; alternatively equivalent combination of education and related working experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel.
  • Minimum 5 years working experience, preferably in a Supply Chain Management function.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with managing people.
  • Strong skills in ERP (SAP)/WMS systems.
  • Competent user in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluent in English (oral and written).


  • adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
  • At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, OR.
  • Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.


Job Title: Manager, Inbound Planning (Origin)

Brand:

Location: Portland

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: OR

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 550085

Date: Sep 24, 2026

About Adidas Group

Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing, and accessories. The company is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second-largest in the world, after Nike. Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler, and the company's name is a combination of his nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his last name. Adidas has a strong brand presence in the global market and sponsors many high-profile athletes and sports teams. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact.
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