Area Manager

Join the adidas Distribution team and shape the future of the sporting goods industry!

For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our Distribution Centres across Europe and our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey?

What you’ll do

As an Area Manager at adidas, you’ll be accountable for leading the operations of an area, owning technical and disciplinary responsibilities, people management and overall leadership of the designated area.

The position initiates, manages and supports the continuous improvement of the area following Performance Excellence Standards and the adidas DC Excellence Framework principles to ensure best in class execution in terms of reliable planning, productivity and capacity; always securing accomplishment of customer requirements and service level agreements in observance of health safety rules.

Supporting local DC and European KPIs and Supply Chain initiatives.

Skills you’ll need for Area Manager role

Our jobs are very competitive and we’re lucky enough to be able to invite the best candidates in the industry to interview. Please read below and apply only if you bring the following:

1. Strong strategic, analytical, solution-oriented, and process-oriented mindset
2. Ability to assess complex situations and develop data-driven solutions
3. Proactively identifies process inefficiencies and implements continuous improvement initiatives
4. Mediation and persuasion skills, consensus skills, conflict resolution skills
5. Skilled in navigating multiple viewpoints to reach mutually beneficial agreements
6. Uses active listening and negotiation techniques
7. Experience with modern warehouse control and warehouse management systems
8. Proficient in optimising workflows through system automation and real-time tracking
9. Familiar with key WMS functionalities, including inventory control and order fulfilment
10. High degree of commitment / self-motivation
11. Takes ownership of tasks and drives results for the betterment of your team and area
12. Consistently seeks opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement

Shift Pattern

4 week rotation working days and nights.

Example Shift Pattern:
Week 1: 16:00 – 00:00
Week 2: 10:00 – 18:00
Week 3: 8:00 – 16:00
Week 4: 18:00 – 2:00

Additional Benefits

Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Bupa health insurance & Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQ or gym contributions for our London colleagues.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.