Sr. Manager DC Ops & Transport Mgt

SENIOR MANAGER DC OPERATIONS & TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PURPOSE

The Senior Manager DC Operations & Transport Management is accountable for the end‑to‑end performance of a large, multi‑channel Distribution Center, including warehouse operations, domestic and international transportation, and import flows.
This role owns operational execution, service, cost, and people performance, while ensuring strong alignment with regional and global Supply Chain strategies. The Senior Manager leads continuous improvement across operations and transport, drives cross‑functional collaboration, and builds high‑performing teams and partnerships to support current and future business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DISTRIBUTION CENTER OPERATIONS

Provide overall leadership and operational ownership for all DC activities, including inbound, outbound, returns, inventory control, and automation-enabled processes.
Ensure reliable, efficient, and safe warehouse operations in a large, multi‑channel environment.
Drive operational excellence through KPI management, performance reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with adidas standards related to safety, quality, service, sustainability, and labor practices.
Lead capacity, volume, and resource planning in close collaboration with Supply Chain Planning and Global teams.
Act as the escalation point for operational risks and disruptions, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on service.

TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

Own the end‑to‑end transport management scope, including direct carrier management and management of transportation service providers (3PLs).
Accountable for domestic and international transportation, linehaul, last‑mile delivery, and cross‑border logistics.
Define, manage, and optimize transport budgets, tenders, contracts, and SLAs with logistics suppliers.
Drive continuous optimization of transport costs, service levels, and network efficiency.
Lead performance management of carriers and logistics partners through data‑driven KPI governance.

IMPORT & GLOBAL FREIGHT OPERATIONS

Hold overall responsibility for import operations, including ocean freight, import planning, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure seamless coordination with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to guarantee timely and compliant imports.
Proactively manage risks related to customs, documentation, and international logistics disruptions.
Drive alignment with global logistics strategies, standards, and processes.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT

Lead and develop a team of 7 professionals, including one people manager with an indirect team, as well as direct reports.
Build a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous development.
Ensure clear role ownership, effective performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and employee engagement across the organization.
Act as a role model for adidas values, inclusive leadership, and cross‑functional teamwork.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & KPIS

Own full budget responsibility across DC operations and transportation (OPEX and CAPEX where applicable).
Define, track, and improve key KPIs including service level, cost, productivity, OTIF, inventory accuracy, and transport performance.
Translate data and insights into actionable improvement plans with measurable results.
Support long‑term cost‑to‑serve optimization and productivity initiatives.

STAKEHOLDER & GLOBAL COLLABORATION

Work closely with Global and Regional Supply Chain teams to align local execution with adidas global strategy.
Partner with Planning, Customer Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Technology teams to drive end‑to‑end supply chain performance.
Represent the DC and Logistics function in cross‑functional and global forums.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong end‑to‑end understanding of distribution center operations, transportation management, and import logistics.
Proven ability to manage complex operations through both direct teams and external service providers.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost optimization initiatives.
Data‑driven decision maker with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Confident communicator, able to influence across functions and levels, locally and globally.
Hands‑on leader who can balance strategy with day‑to‑day execution.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking
Experience working with operational and logistics information systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and system integrations
Solid working knowledge of SAP, including logistics, inventory, and supply chain–related modules
Ability to work effectively across multiple internal and external interfaces
Proven experience managing and collaborating with external suppliers and 3PL service providers
Strong commercial acumen with highly developed negotiation skills
Proven experience leading and managing logistics and transportation tenders
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data‑driven, business‑focused decisions

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Significant experience in senior operations, DC management, transport, or logistics roles within a large‑scale supply chain environment.
Proven people leadership experience, including direct and indirect team management.
Experience working with global stakeholders and international logistics flows.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.

REPORTING LINE

Reports to:
DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)

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:
Sr. Manager DC Ops & Transport Mgt
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Holon
TEAM:
Supply Chain & Sourcing
STATE:
HaMe
COUNTRY/REGION:
IL
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
544674
DATE:
May 10, 2026