Inventory Quality, Control Operations Supervisor

adidas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

adidas is seeking an Inventory Quality, Control Operations Supervisor to lead the DC IC/QC team, optimize inventory accuracy, and ensure SOP compliance. The candidate will engage with stakeholders to improve metrics and remove wastes from operations.

The role requires strong people management, fiscal discipline, and the ability to work autonomously in a demanding environment, with a focus on safety and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume distribution environments.
• Ability to manage and develop associates.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Inventory/Quality Control functions in the DC.
• Train, cross-train, and develop IC/QA associates.
• Maintain WCS/WMS knowledge and use SAP/Excel/Power BI reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years distribution experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Inventory Quality, Control Operations Supervisor

Purpose: The Inventory/Quality Control Supervisor (IC/QC) is a member of the Distribution Center management team. They will work to continuously optimize our DC inventory accuracy and SOP compliance by engaging with various stakeholders to improve IC/QC metrics and refine processes and remove waste from operations. This individual will be a strong people manager with the ability to effectively manage associates with varying levels of experience. The position requires someone who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Inventory/Quality Control related functions in Distribution Center and be accountable for achieving all service level and quality targets
• Train, Cross-Train, Manage, and develop all IC/QA associates
• Maintain full working knowledge of the WCS and WMS platforms
• Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding operations functions using SAP, excel, queries, Power Bi, SCI and WMS reporting
• Report on Inventory/Quality Control metrics to evaluate DC compliance, Cuts, Inventory Availability, quality, and safety
• Createa positive team environment that encourages all associates to provide insights and feedback to improve processes, adapt to an ever-changing business, and stay focused on customer satisfaction
• Maintain all OSHA safety standards including all reporting of accidents, injuries, damages, and potential threats to safety
• Direct efforts ensuring all associates maintain a safe and orderly working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships

• Manager Inventory Control
• Interface with Distribution Directors
• Interface with IC/QA Manager, Analysts, and Operations leadership
• PIT Operators
• Facility Operations and Shift managers
• Area Operations and Forklift associates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience operating in high-volume, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to effectively and efficiently interact with associates and senior DC Leadership team.
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
• The job requires extensive walking and standing on hard surfaces
• Regularly required to talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to ten (10) hours/day
• Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• Occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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.