Sr Specialist GPS Supply Network Control

adidas; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking a Sr Specialist GPS Supply Network Control in Porto. You will provide visibility on demand trends, capacity, and COTA projections, aligning Supply Planning with local markets while driving improvements across the supply chain.

You will translate business requirements into data-driven insights using Power BI, SQL and Databricks, and lead regular business reviews to drive corrective actions and service level improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary market SPOC, ensuring alignment between Supply Planning and local markets, providing visibility on risks and actions.
• Lead in-depth availability and service analyses (including COTA) to identify root causes and end-to-end improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate regular business reviews with markets, presenting performance insights and driving corrective actions.
• Proactively identify performance gaps and end-to-end improvement levers to strengthen supply availability and service levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Source Network Planning, Buy, Post Buy, and Market teams to resolve issues and mitigate disruptions.
• Translate business requirements into data-driven insights and solutions for informed decision-making.
• Leverage BI and data platforms (Power BI, Lakehouse, Databricks) to design and maintain reporting and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and optimize processes, reducing lead times and improving efficiency.
• Support the evolution of a robust Network Control framework aligning processes and governance.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Databricks

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Master’s degree is a plus

Job description

Sr Specialist GPS Supply Network Control

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Provide visibility on overall planning, market performance, and key business updates.

Consolidate and share insights on demand trends, COTA projections, capacity, and supply readiness for special programs.

Ensure timely reporting of hot topics, operational risks, and key actions across

Markets and Functions.

Combine functional knowledge with continuous improvement, advanced systems understanding to assess issues, define workarounds, and support the implementation of sustainable BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary market SPOC, ensuring strong alignment between Supply Planning and local markets, providing clear visibility on risks, drivers of availability, and required actions.
• Lead in‑depth availability and service analyses (including COTA – Confirmed On Time Availability) to identify root causes, emerging trends, structural issues, and end‑to‑end improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
• Facilitate regular business reviews with markets, presenting performance insights, reporting on availability and COTA, and driving discussions focused on corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify performance gaps and E2E improvement levers, recommending solutions that strengthen supply availability, optimize flow, and enhance the overall customer service level.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Source Network Planning , Buy, Post Buy, and Market teams to resolve issues, mitigate risks, anticipate disruptions, and capitalize on opportunities to improve supply chain performance.
• Translate business requirements into data‑driven insights and solutions, ensuring stakeholders have the information needed to make informed, timely decisions.
• Business Intelligence & Digital Solutions: Leverage advanced analytical skills and expertise in business intelligence tools and data platforms, including Power BI, Lakehouse, Databricks, and other digital solutions, to design, develop, and maintain reporting, dashboards, and data-driven insights that support operational decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Optimization: Proactively identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize processes, reducing execution times, eliminating inefficiencies, improving service levels, and enhancing overall operational performance.
• Support the definition and continuous evolution of a robust, integrated, and scalable Network Control framework by identifying control gaps, strengthening governance, and ensuring alignment across processes and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Champion a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement by challenging the status quo, promoting best practices, and driving sustainable transformation initiatives.

Key Relationships:

• Global SCM
• Market SCM
• GPS
• PSI Hubs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Team player and effective collaborator.
• Good communication skills and personal presence, with proven ability to interact, influence and convince at management level.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills) and Supply Chain Planning and Execution software applications.
• BI and AI enthusiast with experience in Power BI, SQL and Databricks is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English, additional language is a plus.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning, and information systems. Master's degree is a plus.
• 3 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries.

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.