Senior Manager Transportation Excellence (12-Month Replacement)
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Senior Manager Transportation Excellence to join our team on a 12-month replacement / fixed-term contract. This role plays a key part in improving and optimizing our transportation network in Chile, supporting our supply chain operations across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a hands‑on approach to lead improvement initiatives, manage key projects, and enhance service levels, cost efficiency, and sustainability across the network.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and execute transportation improvement projects across Chile.
- Identify gaps in systems and processes and develop tactical and strategic plans to address them.
- Improve transportation KPIs including speed, cost, OTIF, and sustainability.
- Support the design and implementation of IT tools for transportation management.
- Manage tenders and vendor selection processes in collaboration with Global Procurement.
- Track performance through metrics and dashboards, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and effective execution.
- Contribute to budgeting processes and cost‑saving initiatives across a €3M transportation spend.
Key Relationships
Chile Supply Chain and Market teamsExternal partners (carriers, consultants, solution providers)Global Operations (Transportation, Procurement, Digital, Strategy, IT)Corporate functions (Legal, Finance, Performance Management)Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree is a plus.Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) are an advantage.Minimum 6 years of experience in transportation or supply chain management (consulting experience welcome).Fluent in English.Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.Contract Details
Contract Type : Fixed‑term. According to internal opportunities and individual performance, you would be considered and prioritized as an internal candidate for temporary and permanent open positions.Replacement Duration : 12 monthsLocation : Vitacura and Pudahuel, ChileEn adidas, valoramos la diversidad, apoyamos la inclusión de todas las personas y fomentamos la expresión individual. En el marco de la Ley de Inclusión n°21.015, incentivamos la inclusión de personas con discapacidad al mundo laboral.
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