Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization Lead the Order Management team to ensure accurate order execution and timely fulfillment by managing the customer order book, stock allocation and delivery processes in line with commercial priorities across channels. Key Responsibilities Order Book Management & Allocation <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead end-to-end order book management to ensure high accuracy, visibility, and alignment with commercial priorities across channels.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide guidance to the team for executing stock allocation against plan to maximize fulfillment within agreed timelines.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Establish clear stock allocation logic by validating stock availability and preventing cross-allocation to optimize utilization.</li> </ul> Delivery Execution & Shipment Planning <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead overall order execution ensuring shipments follow sales order timelines and business priorities. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Define governance for DN(Delivery Note) creation including prioritization logic and end-to-end execution standards.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead monthly shipment planning by synthesizing inbound forecasts, commercial priorities, and major business events (HLD, campaigns) to define an optimized shipment roadmap.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive alignment with Fulfillment planning and DC operations on DN timing, capacity, reprioritization, and service level performance.</li> </ul> Inventory Flow & System Accuracy <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Direct and control inter‑DC stock transfers by establishing process standards, monitoring STO accuracy and resolving exceptions to maintain inventory integrity across DCs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead intercompany stock transfer processes to optimize inventory levels across the network.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage and resolve system interface failures through root cause analysis and preventive measures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Own inventory health by tracking month-end status and driving actions on slow or obsolete inventory.</li> </ul> Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as the primary coordination lead driving alignment and decision-making across Brand, Wholesale, Retail and DC teams to ensure unified operational direction. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive continuous improvement in COTIF performance by leading disciplined operational governance and ensuring proactive cross‑functional alignment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead and develop the Order Management team by setting priorities and providing operational direction.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Foster continuous improvement and strengthen collaboration across functions</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">SCM</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Whole sales</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Own Retail</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">E Commerce</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Finance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demand Planning</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Brand</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">IT</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong understanding of end-to-end order management, fulfilment and inventory flow in a multi-channel environment.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make data-driven decisions.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Effective stakeholder management and communication across cross-functional teams.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in process improvement and operational optimization.</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">5–7 years of experience in order management or supply chain operations.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Team leadership or people management experience required.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hands-on experience with SAP (AFS) or equivalent ERP systems.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Retail, wholesale, or consumer goods industry experience preferred.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Fluency in English preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively in a global business environment.</li> </ul>

Manager, Order Management, SCM (Seoul, KR) @ adidas

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