Director Head-Office Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Director Head-Office Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role provides a unique opportunity within the Supply Chain Strategy & Digital Solutions team to shape how global Supply Chain functions operate together. As Director Head‑Office Supply Chain, you lead the team supporting all SCM global head‑office functions and work closely with the SVP Supply Chain and the executive leadership team. You ensure strong enterprise execution, effective leadership rhythms, and seamless collaboration across markets and global functions.
If you thrive on cross‑functional partnership and building strong networks, this role offers a meaningful platform to drive impact.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a trusted advisor to the SVP Supply Chain and the GSCM Executive Leadership Team, supporting operational steering and day-to‑day organizational effectiveness.
• Build, lead, and coach your team, fostering a collaborative, safe environment, where team members grow & continuously learn.
• Serve as a core member of the Strategy & Enablement leadership team, reporting to the Senior Director and collaborating closely with Market and Functional leaders.
• Lead the Global Functions Head Office team and jointly develop the annual operating calendar that translates strategic priorities into leadership agendas, key milestones, global engagements, and market interactions.
• Own and orchestrate the SCM leadership cadence — ensuring strategic priorities are translated into clear decision cycles, well‑prepared leadership forums, consistent follow‑up, and transparent progress tracking.
• Drive preparation of all SCM Board, Corporate Strategy, and other adidas Senior Management reporting, thereby ensuring continuous cross-functional alignments.
• Owns the SCM communications agenda and cadence, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment of strategic messages across leadership, SCM community, and the wider organization.
• Manage the global Supply Chain Tech Demand Management process, in partnership with Markets, Tech, and Finance — including demand collection, consolidation, and funding submission.
• Oversee SCM governance processes to ensure effective controls, policy alignment, risk awareness, and TradeCo (aITAG) board governance supporting strategic execution.
• Co-Lead Community & Engagement which help shape global people priorities, design engagement moments, and oversee the initiatives roadmap that support cultural transformation.
• Support the SVP SCM with coordination and resolution of cross‑functional issues and topics requiring enterprise alignment.

Key Relationships:

• Stakeholders can relate to the following core functions:
  • SCM Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • SCM Global Functions & Markets
  • SCM Parter functions (Finance, HR, Tech)
  • Other functions (Sourcing & Product Operations, Brands, Global Sales, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership: Experienced people leader who empowers the team, provides clarity, enables autonomy within a clear framework, and makes informed decisions.
• Resilience: Creates an environment where successes are celebrated, and challenges are treated as learning opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: Connects initiatives to strategic priorities, simplifies complexity, and focuses on value creation.
• Influencing: Builds trust, brings others along, and navigates resistance constructively.
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator with strong storytelling skills; fluent in English.
• Collaboration: Connects people and topics, builds relationships across functions and geographies, and facilitates effective collaboration.
• Project Management: Proficiency in strategic project management methodologies and tools.
• Time Management: Proficiency in prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects and/or initiatives simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptability: Able to act & react as necessary, even if limited information is available.
• Connector: Brings people together, builds bridges, facilitates communication and interaction. Ability to collaborate and influence successfully.
• Problem Solving: Know the value of quality questions to define the problem statements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Curious and Optimistic: Eager to find new information. Someone that wants to deep dive into new domains and sees opportunities everywhere. Obstacles are just a trigger for change.
• Empowerment: Creates space for others to learn, experiment, and bring forward ideas; supports colleagues in stepping outside comfort zones.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Works effectively across cultures in a global environment.
• Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with the highest integrity.
• Execution Mindset: Values progress over perfection and enjoys delivering outcomes with a positive approach.
• Done is better than perfect: Someone who likes to talk enough about what needs to happen but is itching to get the job done and that with a pinch of fun.

Requisite Education and Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant work experience in a multinational company environment (e.g. Chief of Staff, consulting, project management).
• Strong understanding of global operations and opportunities.
• Colleague or university degree, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Job Title: Director Head-Office Supply Chain (m/f/d)