Inbound and Outbound Operations Manager

ADIDAS Obock, Djibouti

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Assistant Manager, Forklift

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Assist the Inbound and Outbound Operations Manager in executing all equipment-related tasks, such as put away and retrieval, to meet established service levels and consistently exceed customer expectations. Provide effective leadership to ensure that the team achieves efficiency, cost, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) KPI targets. Supervise staff training to maintain strict compliance with company safety policies (EHS), thereby promoting a safe working environment. Champion the adoption of lean logistics principles and industry best practices throughout the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Collaborate with the AM of DC planning, wave release & monitoring, and other IB & OB AMs to optimize task sequencing, balancing manpower and equipment based on varying truck workloads. Ensure inbound cargo is efficiently placed in the correct locations and outbound tasks are fulfilled timely, maximizing equipment utilization and meeting delivery schedules.
Coordinate with equipment vendors to establish and oversee regular maintenance plans, ensuring compliance with agreed standards.
Manage the forklift team to complete put away and retrieval operations; liaise with IB & OB teams to prioritize equipment usage, guaranteeing timely and accurate task completion. Partner with the MHE manager for equipment repair and maintenance, maintaining effective cost control.
Support the DCIB senior manager in setting practical and achievable team KPI targets, driving the team toward operational excellence.
Develop, coordinate, and maintain systems for identifying and evaluating team and employee productivity using MA tools and reports.
Possess strong experience in distribution center processes, with a commitment to enhancing team efficiency and minimizing costs.
Provide guidance and oversight to the equipment team to ensure both equipment and staff safety.
Foster team development, cultivating an efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective workforce.
Lead and manage staff in understanding and implementing company policies, especially EHS guidelines, to create a safe work environment for all.
Responsible for KPIs: Put Away/Retrieval On-Time Ratio, Put Away/Retrieval Productivity, Equipment Repair and Maintenance Costs, Team Management.

The responsibilities are not limited to the above, the job holder will also follow other work assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Key Relationships:

DC planning
Inbound
Outbound
Inventory control
Transportation team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A university degree or higher is required.
Candidates must have 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations; experience in an automated or semi-automated distribution centre is preferred.
Proficiency in reading and writing English is necessary.
Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Applicants should demonstrate a stable personality, a customer-driven orientation, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and MS Project is required.

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, Forklift

Brand:

Location: Suzhou

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: JS

Country/Region: CN

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 543950

Date: Apr 22, 2026

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