Manager, Shipment Planning

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Mode Selection & Booking:

  • Execute mode assignments based on defined framework.
  • Validate carrier/service-level compliance (e.g., expedited ocean SLAs vs. standard).
  • Flag exceptions (e.g., urgent AIR requests) to line manager for approval.
  • Provide real-time updates to markets on shipment statuses.

• Load Optimization & Consolidation:

  • Apply smart consolidation rules (e.g., grouping shipments by DC/Market).
  • Monitor container fill rates and adjust bookings to avoid underutilization.
  • Coordinate with 3PLs to ensure proper load sequencing (e.g., FIFO for perishable goods).

• Data-Driven Execution Monitoring:

  • Track actual vs. planned mode performance (e.g., SEA-AIR transit time deviations).
  • Identify cost leaks (e.g., unapproved airfreight usage) and escalate to the line manager.
  • Maintain audit trails of mode-change decisions for Finance reviews.

• Carrier & 3PL Coordination:

  • Communicate mode-specific requirements to carriers.
  • Work with 3PLs to ensure bookings align with adidas’ routing guides.
  • Resolve booking-level issues (e.g., carrier capacity shortages) in real time.

• Process Documentation & Improvement:

  • Document root causes of mode failures (e.g., customs delays in SEA-AIR).
  • Propose process tweaks to line manager (e.g., adjusting lead-time buffers for rail).
  • Update SOPs for mode selection based on lessons learned.

Key Relationships:

• Supply Chain Management teams [Global Logistics Operation + Markets]
• Non-trade procurement team
• Global Product Supply
• Global Logistics Service Providers
• Sourcing management / Liaison Offices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to execute mode assignments and validate carrier/service-level compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills to track actual vs. planned mode performance and identify cost leaks.
• Effective communication skills to provide real-time updates to markets and communicate mode-specific requirements to carriers.
• Ability to apply smart consolidation rules and coordinate with 3PLs for load optimization.
• Proficiency in documenting root causes of mode failures and proposing process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve booking-level issues and maintain audit trails for Finance reviews.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, particularly in logistics and transportation.
• Proficiency in MS-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software tools.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on business, economics, logistics, planning, supply chain, information systems, or operations; an MBA is a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field, ideally within an apparel/fashion supply chain or a fast-moving logistics environment.
• Experience in multi-national transportation logistics and project management, with a proven track record of implementing change and driving process improvements.
• Experience in coordinating with 3PLs and carriers, and managing daily mode selection and booking.
• Familiarity with global logistics operations and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.