Manager, Order Management, SCM Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organi z ation Lead the Order Management team to ensure accurate order execution and timely fulfillment by managing the customer order book, stock allocation and delivery processes in line with commercial priorities across channels. Key Responsibilities Order Book Management & Allocation Lead end-to-end order book management to ensure high accuracy, visibility, and alignment with commercial priorities across channels. Provide guidance to the team for executing stock allocation against plan to maximize fulfillment within agreed timelines. Establish clear stock allocation logic by validating stock availability and preventing cross-allocation to optimize utilization. Delivery Execution & Shipment Planning Lead overall order execution ensuring shipments follow sales order timelines and business priorities. Define governance for DN(Delivery Note) creation including prioritization logic and end-to-end execution standards. Lead monthly shipment planning by synthesizing inbound forecasts, commercial priorities, and major business events (HLD, campaigns) to define an optimized shipment roadmap. Drive alignment with Fulfillment planning and DC operations on DN timing, capacity, reprioritization, and service level performance. Inventory Flow & System Accuracy Direct and control inter‑DC stock transfers by establishing process standards, monitoring STO accuracy and resolving exceptions to maintain inventory integrity across DCs. Lead intercompany stock transfer processes to optimize inventory levels across the network. Manage and resolve system interface failures through root cause analysis and preventive measures. Own inventory health by tracking month-end status and driving actions on slow or obsolete inventory. Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination Act as the primary coordination lead driving alignment and decision-making across Brand, Wholesale, Retail and DC teams to ensure unified operational direction. Drive continuous improvement in COTIF performance by leading disciplined operational governance and ensuring proactive cross‑functional alignment. Lead and develop the Order Management team by setting priorities and providing operational direction. Foster continuous improvement and strengthen collaboration across functions Key Relationships: SCM Whole sales Own Retail E Commerce Finance Demand Planning Brand IT Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Strong understanding of end-to-end order management, fulfilment and inventory flow in a multi-channel environment. Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make data-driven decisions. Effective stakeholder management and communication across cross-functional teams. Experience in process improvement and operational optimization. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field. 5–7 years of experience in order management or supply chain operations. Team leadership or people management experience required. Hands-on experience with SAP (AFS) or equivalent ERP systems. Retail, wholesale, or consumer goods industry experience preferred. Fluency in English preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively in a global business environment. 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.