PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
A purpose-lead management role to work closely with the Global Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team. This role offers the chance to actively support the team in defining priorities, driving, and measuring key progress of sustainability efforts in Supply Chain. You will collaborate with colleagues across the globe, be a key contact for stakeholders, and support organization-wide supply chain workstreams and their impact.
Are you eager to connect the dots and people, continue to enable the business to succeed in the future, and be part of an opportunity with a positive impact on Supply Chain Management and our industry? Then we are looking for you to join us!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Translate corporate and Supply Chain sustainability targets and requirements (Scope 3) into a specific program plan
Contribute to and coordinate implementation of Supply Chain sustainability agenda and roadmaps; support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of initiatives
Set up project governance, milestones and KPIs, ensuring project goals are successfully achieved
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build and enhance data needs, data quality and govern sustainability supply chain baseline
Liaise with suppliers and logistics service providers to align with sustainability expectations and performance goals
Develop communication materials for internal updates, steering committee meetings, stakeholder engagement, and employee engagement
Identify and assess compliance readiness and risks within the project scope
Support implementation of internal policies and procedures, participate in internal/external audit assessments
Track and report progress against targets, risks, and dependencies
Champion best practices in the adoption and establishment of project and transformation management standards.
Mentor junior members of the Global SC Strategy & Transformation team
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Stakeholders can relate to the following core functions:
SCM Global Functions
SCM Markets
Corporate Sustainability & ESG
Sourcing
Legal
Government Affairs
Corporate Internal Audit, Internal Controls
Partner Functions: HR, Finance, GBS, Tech and Data Analytics
Third-party logistics partners and suppliers
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Business acumen and knowledge in sustainability of Supply Chain (specifically Scope 3)
Knowledge of relevant sustainable logistics frameworks is an asset
Proven track record in areas of transformation, project management and/or change management
Strong interpersonal skills paired with being a good communicator/storyteller. You can read between the lines and listen/react to things that are not being said. Fluency in English and any other language is a benefit
Ability to work with limited information, using scenario planning to build meaningful business cases
A team builder and networker. You are used to different styles, preferences, and cultures and embrace an atmosphere of inclusion
Creative and analytical, able to break down complexity, organize yourself, tasks, and people around you. Comfortable with data to generate business insights to influence business direction
You proactively address challenges and contribute constructive solutions. You value collaboration and collective success
Mentor junior team members by providing feedback to support the development and performance of the team
You own your development and believe in lifelong learning
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 6-8 years of relevant work experience in a Multinational Corporation (MNC) environment (e.g., consulting, apparel/fashion/retail/logistics, supply chain management background)
Within which 2 years of relevant sustainability experience and project leadership in a global setting
College or university degree, or equivalent combination of education and 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.
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