Sr. Specialist Gbs Dpm

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

- Effectively execute the GPS systems and process strategy within the allocated area of responsibility, Reporting, Process or System. Execute responsibilities to deliver accurate systems and process performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to reactively and proactively enhance performance. Support system and process testing to ensure end-to-end system integrity

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Adapt to changes coming from internally and externally driven projects ensuring processes and systems are in sync.
- Execute testing scrips and sign off on testingSupport allocated processes as process agent ensuring processes are documented, mapped and up to date
- Manage execution, set up of systems and processes to achieve a high level of performance and accuracy.
- Support and escalate identified issues and inconsistenciesExecute system updates directed by internal GPS teams and stakeholders to ensure system setup is following predefined rules and timelines
- Execute end-to-end release testing and identify impacts coming from internal or external changes
- Collaborate with operational teams and GPS stakeholders with in-depth analysis and system insight to resolve unforeseen issues or to provide a basis for systematic or process change
- Develop and sustain a superior level of system and process insight to support operational teams
- Ensure Primary Data validations are met with System requirements for both SAP SCM SNP/AFS and SAP IBP/S4 planning systems

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

- Global Product Supply Operational Teams
- Market SCM (BPM)
- GOPS/GSCM Strategy & Programs
- IT KSR
- IT Product teams

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Ability to prioritize, manage and complete projects/initiatives under a deadline
- Demonstrate initiative and result orientation
- Coordination and follow-up skills
- Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented
- Analytical thinking and ability to solve problems
- Team player and effective collaborator
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Good knowledge of MS Office (advanced MS Excel skills)
- Strong SAP know-how in ERP and demand planning systems (SAP SCM SNP, AFS, GPS, IBP and/or S4) is preferred
- 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, 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
- Experience with BI dataset tools and MicroStrategy reporting tools

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.

**ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

- JOB TITLE:
- Sr. Specialist GBS DPM
- BRAND:

- LOCATION:
- Porto
- TEAM:
- Supply Chain & Sourcing
- STATE:
- 13
- COUNTRY/REGION:
- PT
- CONTRACT TYPE:
- Full time
- NUMBER:
- 526935
- DATE:
- Jun 20, 2025