adidas sport gmbh
Roman
8 hours ago
Director Supply Chain Projects (m/f/d)
- 16 March 2026
- 100%
- Roman
About the job
Director Supply Chain Projects (m/f/d)
Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities:
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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
This role provides a unique opportunity within the Global Supply Chain Strategy & Digital Solutions team to drive key supply chain priorities and ensure progress against strategic projects. You will collaborate across global teams, serve as a key partner to senior stakeholders, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that shape the future of our supply chain.
If you enjoy connecting people and topics, enabling the business to succeed long‑term, and contributing to meaningful impact across Supply Chain Management and the industry, we would be excited to have you join us.Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the executive Supply Chain leadership team and their management teams on high‑priority initiatives and cross‑functional projects.
- Lead and land high‑visibility projects and workstream deliverables — including planning, milestone execution, progress monitoring, and financial tracking — aligned with strategic priorities (e.g., Supply Chain big bets, process transformations).
- Build, lead, and coach the team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment that supports continuous learning and growth.
- Be a key member of the SC Strategy & Transformation leadership team, reporting directly to the Sr Director, and working closely with your peers in Market & Functional teams.
- Provide data‑driven recommendations in collaboration with the Supply Chain Business Intelligence team.
- Ensure timely, clear communication on project progress and outcomes to sponsors and senior management (e.g., Steering Committees) to support aligned decision‑making.
- Apply and embed project management standards across workstreams to ensure consistency and high‑quality deliverables.
- Role‑model best‑in‑class project management practices and help elevate team capabilities, project frameworks, and ways of working across the organization.
- Build, lead, and coach your team, fostering a collaborative, safe environment, where team members grow & continuously learn.
- Represent Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team within/beyond function / market area.
Key Relationships:
- Stakeholders can relate to the following core functions:
- SCM Global Functions (Product Supply, Global Distribution, etc.)
- Markets (SCM and Sales functions) Corporate Functions (Global TECH, Data & Analytics, Global Demand Planning etc.)
- Partner Functions: HR, Finance, GBS, etc.
Other Functions (Global Sales, Global Brands, Sourcing & Product Operations)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Leadership: Experienced people leader who empowers the team, provides clarity, and makes informed decisions within an aligned framework.
- Project Management: Strong end‑to‑end project management capabilities — planning, coordinating, and delivering projects while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
- Resilience: Creates an environment where successes are celebrated, challenges fuel learning, and team members bounce back stronger; committed to continuous personal development.
- Strategic Insight & Alignment: Brings a forward‑looking perspective, connects insights to broader organizational direction, and guides others through change with clarity and inclusion.
- Communication: Effective communicator and storyteller; fluent in English.
- Collaboration: Builds relationships, connects people and topics, and influences effectively across teams and geographies.
- Empowerment & Influence: Creates space for others to learn, challenge themselves, and influence; supports colleagues in elevating their work and impact.
- Business Case Orientation: Works comfortably with limited information; applies structured thinking, scenario planning, and financial reasoning to build meaningful business cases.
- Problem‑Solving: Uses thoughtful questioning and strong analytical skills to clarify problems and convert insights into actionable recommendations.
- Anticipation: Leverages simulations, perspectives, and scenario thinking to anticipate reactions and guide decisions.
- Curiosity: Continuously seeks new knowledge, explores unfamiliar domains, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Works effectively across cultures in a global environment.
- Execution Mindset: Values progress over perfection, and brings a positive, solution‑oriented approach to delivering outcomes.
Requisite Education and Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in a multinational company environment (e.g., transformation, strategy, business development, consulting, or supply chain management background).
- Within which 2-3 years of relevant large-scale project leadership in a global setting.
- Strong understanding of SC operations and opportunities.
- 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.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.
