Manager, Performance Management
Adidas, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States
PURPOSE
The SCM Intelligence & Performance Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, governance, and delivery of reporting and analytics solutions that support end-to-end supply chain operations, with emphasis on Logistics and Distribution Center performance. This role bridges business and technology by translating operational requirements into scalable data solutions, ensuring reporting accuracy, consistency, and alignment with enterprise data frameworks. The position drives data-informed decision-making, improves operational performance visibility, and leads a team in delivering high-impact analytics that support strategic and tactical supply chain objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY
Gain in-depth understanding of current and future-state reporting needs, identifying gaps between operational requirements and existing reporting capabilities.
Lead structured requirements gathering sessions with supply chain, logistics, and distribution stakeholders.
Develop scalable semantic models and data structures to support consistent reporting across business functions.
Create business requirements for new or enhanced data feeds from WMS, ERP, TMS, or other Supply Chain IT systems.
Ensure data integrity, governance, and standard KPI definitions across reporting assets.
Optimize report performance and usability to support both detailed operational analysis and executive-level summaries.
Manage version control, documentation, and deployment processes.
ADVANCED ANALYTICS & PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities across supply chain operations.
Develop actionable insights to improve KPIs such as throughput, labor productivity, service levels, inventory flow, and cost control.
Partner with operational leaders to validate findings and drive performance improvements.
DATA ARCHITECTURE & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Lead or support relational data warehouse (RDB DWH) development and management initiatives.
Utilize SQL and PL/SQL to design, optimize, and maintain data structures and transformation logic.
Ensure reporting solutions align with enterprise data governance standards.
Collaborate on system enhancements impacting WMS, ERP, transportation, or labor management systems.
Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and performance of reporting environments.
LEADERSHIP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Serve as Project Lead for reporting and analytics initiatives across the supply chain network.
Manage priorities, timelines, and resource allocation to meet critical deadlines.
Mentor and develop analysts and BI developers.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all organizational levels, including non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
KEY RELATIOSHIPS
DC Leads (Sr Director, Director)
DC Sr Mgr
Global Distribution (LM Project Leads, Engineering)
Human Resources
NAM IT/Global IT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SQL
Experience in RDB DWH development and management (PLSQL) preferred
Power BI
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Experience in a distribution center or warehousing facility preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to present data at a detail or summary level including to non-technical stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes with Logistics and/or Distribution Center emphasis
Execute a high degree of analytical and logical thinking, as well as management skills related to all aspects of distribution planning operations
Advanced querying and data analysis techniques
Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and interfaces with the warehouse systems, including Supply Chain IT systems (Manhattan preferred)
Work collaboratively as Project Lead or Management
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Strong team player with the ability to lead and work with diverse groups
Strong organizational and planning ability to meet critical deadlines
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
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
able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree is preferred
(equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be substituted for degree).
3+ years of relevant business experience
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 12 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.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.
The working location of this position is Wilkes Barre, PA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
The SCM Intelligence & Performance Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, governance, and delivery of reporting and analytics solutions that support end-to-end supply chain operations, with emphasis on Logistics and Distribution Center performance. This role bridges business and technology by translating operational requirements into scalable data solutions, ensuring reporting accuracy, consistency, and alignment with enterprise data frameworks. The position drives data-informed decision-making, improves operational performance visibility, and leads a team in delivering high-impact analytics that support strategic and tactical supply chain objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTING DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY
Gain in-depth understanding of current and future-state reporting needs, identifying gaps between operational requirements and existing reporting capabilities.
Lead structured requirements gathering sessions with supply chain, logistics, and distribution stakeholders.
Develop scalable semantic models and data structures to support consistent reporting across business functions.
Create business requirements for new or enhanced data feeds from WMS, ERP, TMS, or other Supply Chain IT systems.
Ensure data integrity, governance, and standard KPI definitions across reporting assets.
Optimize report performance and usability to support both detailed operational analysis and executive-level summaries.
Manage version control, documentation, and deployment processes.
ADVANCED ANALYTICS & PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS
Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities across supply chain operations.
Develop actionable insights to improve KPIs such as throughput, labor productivity, service levels, inventory flow, and cost control.
Partner with operational leaders to validate findings and drive performance improvements.
DATA ARCHITECTURE & SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Lead or support relational data warehouse (RDB DWH) development and management initiatives.
Utilize SQL and PL/SQL to design, optimize, and maintain data structures and transformation logic.
Ensure reporting solutions align with enterprise data governance standards.
Collaborate on system enhancements impacting WMS, ERP, transportation, or labor management systems.
Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and performance of reporting environments.
LEADERSHIP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Serve as Project Lead for reporting and analytics initiatives across the supply chain network.
Manage priorities, timelines, and resource allocation to meet critical deadlines.
Mentor and develop analysts and BI developers.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all organizational levels, including non-technical audiences and executive leadership.
KEY RELATIOSHIPS
DC Leads (Sr Director, Director)
DC Sr Mgr
Global Distribution (LM Project Leads, Engineering)
Human Resources
NAM IT/Global IT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SQL
Experience in RDB DWH development and management (PLSQL) preferred
Power BI
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Experience in a distribution center or warehousing facility preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to present data at a detail or summary level including to non-technical stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes with Logistics and/or Distribution Center emphasis
Execute a high degree of analytical and logical thinking, as well as management skills related to all aspects of distribution planning operations
Advanced querying and data analysis techniques
Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems and interfaces with the warehouse systems, including Supply Chain IT systems (Manhattan preferred)
Work collaboratively as Project Lead or Management
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Strong team player with the ability to lead and work with diverse groups
Strong organizational and planning ability to meet critical deadlines
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to
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
able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree is preferred
(equivalent combination of education and/or experience can be substituted for degree).
3+ years of relevant business experience
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 12 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.
At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.
The working location of this position is Wilkes Barre, PA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.