Senior Specialist Inbound & Customs

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Managing operational the product flow of adidas efficiently and timely in a cost-effective way from factories until stocks are delivered to DPC Customers of EMC market. Working closely with Customer Service and Sales teams. Responsibility also includes the daily monitoring of all related functions of inbound shipping, clearing, forwarding and stock updates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility of timely and accurate inbound booking process.
• Responsible for efficient and timely product flow from factories to Customer DC's.
• Communication with shipping lines and inbound service provider account management.
• Managing and tracing inbound deliveries during transit to final destination.
• Updating status inbound report (daily/weekly basis) and sharing information with required stakeholders.
• Responsible for timely maintenance of shipping instructions for all adidas items.
• Manage the documentation process of inbound shipments.
• Ensure visibility level (Forecast) for future Inbounds across SCM and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and measure progress of KPI's to attend global and local targets.
• Control and monitor Inbound Cost to ensure the highest level of governance, efficiency, and potential savings.
• Ensure smooth cooperation/network with direct reports as well as other team members.
• Build and manage inbound setup and find the most efficient product flow with the lowest cost and lead time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• University degree in Logistics, Supply chain
• 2-4 years of overall work experience in Logistics
• Expert in Inbound and Customs
• Strong analytical skills and data driven decision making
• Ability to deliver good results under pressure, accepting and meeting critical deadlines
• Ability to #CreateTheNew by challenging the status-quo
• Motivated team player and willing to learn,
• Strong and proven analytical and communication skills with attention to details
• Experienced in logistics and supply chain management as well as project management
• Competence, experienced and high level of IT affinity (MS Office/Teams needed / SAP/ Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead and influence discussions in diverse groups of varying size (internal & external)
• English & Russian speaking and writing

We offer:

• Official employment in accordance with the Labor Code of Kazakhstan.
• Hybrid work schedule (remote format/work from the office).
• Flexible working hours (from 8-10:00 to 17-19:00).
• Comfortable office space.
• Competitive fixed salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Meal and remote work allowance.
• Medical insurance.
• 40% discount on company products
• Corporate development programs (career opportunities in various departments of the company, including relocation to other countries)

Join the team of professionals and change the future with us!

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.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.