Manager Logistics Network Management (m/f/d)

Purpose & Overall Relevance:

At adidas, we’re reimagining our global logistics network to deliver speed, sustainability, and efficiency. As our Manager – Logistics Network Management , you’ll lead high-impact projects that shape how our products move around the world — from origin to destination, across every mode of transport. You’ll work with global stakeholders, use analytics and tools to unlock smarter, faster, greener supply chains.

What’s In It For You

• Shape the global logistics strategy of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
• Work with a diverse, international team on projects that have a real business and sustainability impact.
• Access to continuous learning, career growth, and cutting-edge tools.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and an inclusive culture where your voice matters.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Global Network Optimization

• Lead supply chain network analysis across all origins, destinations, and transport modes.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver key optimization projects that improve cost, speed, and sustainability.
• Develop Risk Mitigation and Scenario Analysis to enhance decision making to mitigate risks proactively while maintaining service excellence.

Lead High-Impact Projects

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects using standardized project management methodology.
• Build detailed project plans, align stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
• Manage change processes to secure long-term benefits from every initiative.
• Create and implement global standards for processes, reporting, and lead time methodologies.
• Drive automation and reporting accuracy to establish a single source of truth.

Key Relationships

• Partner with global SCM, market teams, origins, destinations, customs, Procurement, Supply Planning and logistics providers.
• Build strong relationships to enable alignment and fast decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven Project Management experience: PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Power BI, SQL, and Python.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Solid logistics and supply chain experience (global scope preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Experience managing multiple, complex projects in an international environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree with focus on Supply Chain Management , or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min 3-5 years of progressive work experience in mid to large-scale organizations optimizing complex logistics network
• Strong experience with managing complex projects related to transportation and process re-engineering
• PMI/Project Management certified
• Data Analytics and Data Modelling skills in PowerBI, Phython, etc.

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.

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