Senior Specialist Inbound Transportation (m/f/d)

AdidasP Alabama, United States of America

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Senior Specialist Inbound Transportation (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.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Coordinate third-party inbound transportation activities for adidas Direct Customers, which are wholesale customers that receive inbound shipments from adidas from ports and airports in addition to those that are shipped from adidas Distribution Centers (DCs).

Your goal is to achieve a world class service level at optimum cost. Focusing on destination country activities, ensure that inbound ocean, air, rail and road transportation in Europe achieves and exceeds the requirements of these Direct customers.

Work closely with LSPs, DCs, Customs teams, Amsterdam Inbound teams, Customer Fulfilment and Customer Services teams to ensure timely and accurate visibility of information and on time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Recommend, develop and implement inbound transportation solutions, that maximize efficiency, focused on European destination country activities including Logistic Service Provider (LSP), port, inland terminal and Direct customer initiatives
Lead internal project initiatives for Direct customers
Support and coach colleagues in your team with your knowledge and experience
Deputize manager and support him/her by taking over tasks
Maintain an up to date understanding of the changing requirements of adidas Direct customers
Optimize Detention and Demurrage options in order to minimize spend when container storage is required
Ensure ocean freight container restitution is completed and recorded in a timely manner at the recognized restitution points
Ensure, that transit times are managed to enable timely delivery of product to Direct customers, LSPs adhere to transportation dates and lead times, ocean freight container restitution is completed and recorded in a timely manner
Review and propose improvements to the Direct process, to ensure the timely delivery of product to Direct customers

Teamwork:

Build and maintain excellent relationships with other Market and Global functions to ensure focus on achieving Market Europe goals. Key functions include Global Logistics, Procurement, Customer Fulfilment and Account Operations
Develop strong, effective relationships with LSPs
Represent Inbound Transportation in meetings, providing necessary data and other inputs as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good knowledge of SCM processes
IT literacy
Essential: Excel, Word, Outlook
Desirable: Access/SQL, SAP, BI tool / data warehouse experience desirable)
Good attention to detail, methodical, process driven
Results driven with ability to work individually as well as part of a team
Analytical, excellent problem solver
Flexible, with ability to adapt to different situations and working environments
Good organization and time management skills
Positive attitude and good track record of continuous improvement
Strong and clear communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent English both written and verbal

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

College or university degree with a focus on supply chain management, alternatively, equivalent combination of education and related work experience in the field of Logistics, Footwear and/or Apparel
Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a Supply Chain Management or Transportation environment within the footwear and apparel industry

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: Senior Specialist Inbound Transportation (m/f/d)

Brand:

Location: Herzogenaurach

TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing

State: BY

Country/Region: DE

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 542926

Date: Apr 17, 2026

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