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Director Warehousing Operations & Outbound Transportation

Director Warehousing Operations & Outbound Transportation

adidasFatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
30+ days ago
Job description

Director Warehousing Operations & Outbound Transportation

Director Distribution Center Ops & Transport Mgt

Department : SCM

GSMS Grade : M2

Cost Center / Budget : Yes

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization :

  • As Director of Distribution Center (DC) / Warehousing ops & Outbound Transportation mgt Türkiye, the role has an end-to-end functional ownership for the Türkiye market.
  • You will be responsible and accountable for the overall end to end management of Distribution Centers and domestic outbound operations for b2b and b2c covering all product types.
  • Directing and controlling all aspects of DC & Transport operations by closely working with 3PLs, Transporters, Freight forwarders.
  • Drive and collaborate with 3PLs on continuous improvements projects, efficiency improvements, operational standardization.
  • Ensure and drive Operations teams to deliver Türkiye Logistics costs covering all cost types (Fixed, Variable, Cost of Goods sold) within budget while meeting all service level expectations and DC KPIs as per targets.
  • End to end accountability for a go live of a new multichannel DC / Warehouse, to manage end to end operations under 1 roof. Coordinate with global and local stakeholders to ensure successful go live in Q1 2026.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Execute 3PL strategy. Lead operations processes including cost budgeting and forecasting activity. Deliver enhanced services with process and cost efficiency for all channels.
  • Work and collate on yearly supply chain cost budget by taking into account DC costs, Transportation costs, considering inflation, 3PL rate card, Fuel assumptions etc.
  • Manage E2E logistics operations for Wholesale, Franchise, Concept Stores, Outlets and ECOM channels : warehousing and transportation.
  • Ensure successful go live of new multichannel Distribution center in Q1 2026 by collaborating closely with global and local stakeholders.
  • Inventory Management : improve stock accuracy. Monitor cycle counting activities, perform inventory reconciliation between physical quantities, WMS and AFS and ensure stock adjustments timely done with required approvals documented.
  • Provide visibility on overall inventory on-hand to Sales and CS, drive free and old season stocks’ clearance initiatives.
  • Work closely with 3PL partners on continuous improvement implementation plans.
  • Work with country operation leads in planning DC space and throughput needs in accordance with business growth and liaise with 3PLs.
  • Deliver monthly and yearly SCM costs in line with budget. Fully own all SCM cost lines for the market.
  • Delivery of SCM operational KPIs such as service levels to all channels, inventory integrity, Outbound Transportation KPIs, DC KPIs.
  • Vendor Management : maintain existing warehousing and transportation contracts, negotiate new and renewals with service providers in coordination with Global Logistics, Global Procurement, Finance and NTP.
  • Maintain, analyze and report to senior management KPIs and Dashboards.
  • Drive sustainability initiatives in DC / Transportation in line with hub / regional / global goals.
  • Liaise with local operations, global risk management teams and external fire safety auditors to ensure all DCs are compliant as per company requirements.
  • Work with adidas global teams and 3PLs teams to implement adidas ADCE, drive and ensure all 3PLs implementation, aiming for gold certifications across DCs.
  • Collaborate with 3PLs in streamlining and standardizing processes and systems.
  • Coordinate and drive 3PLs on various VAS activities in DC.
  • Transportation management :

  • Ensure transportation on time delivery for all channels as per SLAs.
  • Work with local operations and transporters in troubleshooting issues such as performance issues, customer complaints, compliance related matters.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities with transporters.
  • Work with transporters on implementing TMS and drive efficiencies using TMS analytics.
  • Collaborate and drive last mile delivery partners (B2C channel).
  • Manage all contracts related to outbound transportation and work with internal and external stakeholders to bring in innovation.
  • Data driven analyses & assessments of SCM performance, root cause process improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct quarterly QBR with 3PLs and transporters.
  • General Management :

  • Develop, coach and build strong local operation teams.
  • Plan for country operations future organization, people needs and knowledge needs.
  • Inspire and mentor various team members in the organization.
  • Key Relationships :

  • Turkiye SCM Sr Dir
  • Demand Planning Team
  • Brand and Commercial Teams
  • Global Distribution & Logistics
  • EM SCM heads
  • Externals : 3PL partners, forwarders, other suppliers
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Deep understanding of operational Supply Chain processes.
  • Data & Process driven, strong analytical skills.
  • Inspirational leader with ability to coach and mentor individuals.
  • Strong, pro-active executor with confidence and speed.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding towards the Group, customer’s / consumer’s needs.
  • High degree of self-motivation and self-management.
  • Strong leadership skills with a team approach.
  • Advanced MS office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; SAP is nice to have.
  • Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :

  • University Degree with focus on engineering / operations / logistics / business administration.
  • Minimum 10 years experience in SCM, Logistics / Operations, team management.
  • Background with retail / FMCG, Sporting Goods industry ideal, not a must.
  • 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.
  • adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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