Senior Associate, DC Operations

adidas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Associate, DC Operations to coordinate workflow in the distribution center, perform key warehouse duties, and accurately process orders using WMS and RF scanners.

The role requires a high school diploma, English literacy, basic math, and flexibility to work overtime. adidas offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Overtime and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Operate WMS and RF scanners to process barcoded products.
• Handle material with hand and power equipment as needed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the warehouse.
• Train and coach new hires and support process improvements.
• Record production data and complete required paperwork.

Skills

English language proficiency

Basic math

Overtime ability

Reading/writing/counting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

RF scanner

Box knife

Powered equipment

Job description

Purpose:

In addition to possessing proficient knowledge of Associate, DC Operations responsibilities in their area of responsibility, the Senior Associate, DC Operations coordinates the flow of work in/out of the department and performs essential administrative tasks. This role will be required to perform a variety of warehouse duties under general supervision including but not limited to selecting, packing, scanning, labeling, loading, unloading, material handling, value-added services (VAS) and/or other functions as assigned to achieve projected volume and quality goals. Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling as needed
• Operate machines as needed (i.e. bagging machine, inflation machine, etc.)
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas as well as both buildings
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Train and coach new hires
• Troubleshoot issues to determine root cause and suggest solutions and improvements

Key Relationships:

• Leadership team
• Operations Shift Management
• Other internal departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Competent computer skills using the internet, Windows, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigating adidas systems
• Ability to read, write, count and distinguish colors
• Ability to use equipment, including but not limited to box knife, RF scanner, manual and powered equipment
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Essential Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• work in a warehouse environment with noise, dust and varying temperatures
• 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 twelve (12) 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
• work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)
• able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• 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 14 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.

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

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.