Sr. Specialist Operations & Transportation
Job Title: Specialist DC & Transport Operation
Location: Riyadh- Saudi Arabia
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Coordinate E2E distribution centre operations for all channels in the KSA
- Ensure Capacities of various activities are created to support the business.
- Create visibility through dashboards to support Sr. Manager and Department head in decision making
Key Responsibilities:
• SAP Key User’s responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate the day-to-day DC Operations tasks: inbound, pick and pack, documentation, dispatches.
• Manage the L0 and L1 costs for the DC, timely complete all the financial processes as required
• Drive cost reductions and quality improvements initiatives
• Daily, Weekly & Monthly Operational Reviews (DOR-WOR-MOR)
• Seek continuous improvements in terms of utilization, frequency and lead times
• Standard Operating Procedure to be constantly monitored, improved and executed
• Plan and coordinate Reverse Logistics tasks: Returns to DC / store-to-store transfers
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environment standards are met as per adidas Group policies
• Maintaining, monitoring and reporting KPI’s to senior management
• Problem solving, solutions and process management
• Monitor and report monthly actual costs / volumes compared to budget
• Support to Senior DC Operation Manager with ad-hoc Projects and other DC activities
Key Relationships:
• 3PL providers (Warehousing, Transport, Documentation and Clearance)
• Local Authorities (Municipality, Customs, Port/Free Zone)
• SCM - DC Operations
• SCM - Order Fulfillment
• Sales & Marketing
• ECOM
• Customer service
• Finance & Internal Controls
• IT & Legal
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Good knowledge of Warehousing and Distribution activities
· Expert of goods-flow from DC to Customers/Consumers and Reverse Logistics
· People Management / People Skills
· Analytical Skills
· Must have strong leadership and organizational skills
· Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
· Ability to challenge the status-quo
· Excellent communication skills
Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree Level Qualification in Economics, Engineering or similar
• Master/Post-degree certifications in Supply Chain management and/or Project Management are preferred
• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Project management, Retail Operations
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications, ERP/SAP, WMS
• Excellent skills in communication, presentation and negotiation skills
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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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Job Title: Sr. Specialist Operations & Transportation Location: Riyadh
