Assistant Manager, Inventory Control

Adidas

Adidas

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To 1.improve the inventory accuracy and structure, support and control DC operations running smoothly 2.increase the customer satisfaction and service level. 3. Other task assigned

He/she will achieve this mission by:

  • Monitoring the cycle count execution and the inventory reconciliation between AFS & MA, and then push to continually improve the inventory accuracy.
  • Controlling DC operations and processes running smoothly
  • Checking the claims investigation and give feedback when needed, provide analysis for service enhancement
  • Managing Inventory control people such as lead and monitoring the team’ routine work, performance assessment and recruitment.
  • Managing tail inventory
  • Managing overflow inventory
  • Make sure DC performance meets various IC KPI

Key responsibilities/accountabilities

Inventory accuracy monitor& improve

  • Monitor the plan and organization of cycle count under controlling.
  • Make sure the inventory adjustment (including plus-minus adjustment, block/release and A to D transfer) correct and on time.
  • Push to handle the inventory reconciliation between AFS & MA timely.
  • Analyse the reason of stock discrepancies and set up the improvement actions with related departments.

DC operations and process control

  • Take trouble-shooting daily to insure the operation running smoothly.
  • Internal process audit/random-checking rolling out to improve operations’ working accuracy and process optimization including inbound, outbound and special handling.
  • Monitor and enhance rework process both in DC and factory.

Customer claims handling

  • Check the investigation result reasonable and objective for complaints on delivery issues.
  • Supervise the claims/inquiries feedback timely and the communication recipient.
  • Give fully information for appeal claims and give suggestion to management team perspective from increasing customer service level.

Reporting & analysis

Lead and supervise the following report or analysis:

  • Summary the error/control daily report exactly.
  • Weekly & monthly cycle count result report and analyse to increase stock accuracy.
  • Regularly provide the inventory adjustment report to finance and management team.
  • Give claims report and analysis by month to push operation team increase picking accuracy.
  • Offer inventory analysis for inventory reduction & turns and well-structured.
  • Conduct the KPI assessment.

People Management

  • Build and develop specific inventory & process control team.
  • Enhance the staff/worker’s potentials /skills to fulfil the updated job requirement.
  • Objectively evaluate the performance of team members.
  • Personnel recruitment and interview.

Key Relationships:

Internally

  • Inbound, outbound, Slotting

Externally

  • DC planning, Transportation, IT, OBF, PO, Finance, BP&O

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge / Experience

  • Master the warehouse management system (SAP & MA system).
  • Well know the DC policies and procedures.
  • Be familiar with the quality control outline and logistics operation key points.

PC/Language/Other Skills

  • Good at English read-write and verbal capability
  • Excellent in Excel, Word and other MS knowledge

Competencies/Attributes

  • Carefully, collaborated, result-oriented,
  • multi-task ability, logical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Leading and people management abilities

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • University degree or above preferably with SCM/logistics management education background
  • 5 + years’ experience in logistics environment, preferred in a distribution center in FMCG.
  • At least 2-3 years people management experience.