Assistant Manager, Inventory Control

AdidasP South Dakota, United States of America

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Assistant Manager, Inventory Control

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To 1.improve the inventory accuracy and structure, support and control DC operations running smoothly 2.increase the customer satisfaction and service level. 3. Other task assigned

He/she will achieve this mission by:

Monitoring the cycle count execution and the inventory reconciliation between AFS & MA, and then push to continually improve the inventory accuracy.
Controlling DC operations and processes running smoothly
Checking the claims investigation and give feedback when needed, provide analysis for service enhancement
Managing Inventory control people such as lead and monitoring the team’ routine work, performance assessment and recruitment.
Managing tail inventory
Managing overflow inventory
Make sure DC performance meets various IC KPI

Key responsibilities/accountabilities

Inventory accuracy monitor& improve

Monitor the plan and organization of cycle count under controlling.
Make sure the inventory adjustment (including plus-minus adjustment, block/release and A to D transfer) correct and on time.
Push to handle the inventory reconciliation between AFS & MA timely.
Analyse the reason of stock discrepancies and set up the improvement actions with related departments.

DC operations and process control

Take trouble-shooting daily to insure the operation running smoothly.
Internal process audit/random-checking rolling out to improve operations’ working accuracy and process optimization including inbound, outbound and special handling.
Monitor and enhance rework process both in DC and factory.

Customer claims handling

Check the investigation result reasonable and objective for complaints on delivery issues.
Supervise the claims/inquiries feedback timely and the communication recipient.
Give fully information for appeal claims and give suggestion to management team perspective from increasing customer service level.

Reporting & analysis

Lead and supervise the following report or analysis:

Summary the error/control daily report exactly.
Weekly & monthly cycle count result report and analyse to increase stock accuracy.
Regularly provide the inventory adjustment report to finance and management team.
Give claims report and analysis by month to push operation team increase picking accuracy.
Offer inventory analysis for inventory reduction & turns and well-structured.
Conduct the KPI assessment.

People Management

Build and develop specific inventory & process control team.
Enhance the staff/worker’s potentials /skills to fulfil the updated job requirement.
Objectively evaluate the performance of team members.
Personnel recruitment and interview.

Key Relationships:

Internally

Inbound, outbound, Slotting

Externally

DC planning, Transportation, IT, OBF, PO, Finance, BP&O

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge / Experience

Master the warehouse management system (SAP & MA system).
Well know the DC policies and procedures.
Be familiar with the quality control outline and logistics operation key points.

PC/Language/Other Skills

Good at English read-write and verbal capability
Excellent in Excel, Word and other MS knowledge

Competencies/Attributes

Carefully, collaborated, result-oriented,
multi-task ability, logical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities
Strong communication and organization skills
Leading and people management abilities

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree or above preferably with SCM/logistics management education background
5 + years’ experience in logistics environment, preferred in a distribution center in FMCG.
At least 2-3 years people management 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.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Inventory Control

Brand:

Location: Suzhou

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: JS

Country/Region: CN

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 543949

Date: Apr 22, 2026

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