Senior Manager, Solution Engineering (Spartanburg, SC, US)

Adidas
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Decision-making","Influencing leadership","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Shape and deploy adidas’ global distribution center engineering strategy by defining and continuously improving standards for DC layout, process design, and automation. Translate forecasts into scalable material-flow concepts, standardize MHE and automation across regions, and benchmark solutions against industry leaders. Partner with regional engineering, IT (WMS/WCS/WES), operations, and procurement to support feasibility studies, business cases, and technology introductions worldwide.

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Senior Manager, Solution Engineering (Spartanburg, SC, US)

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Job Summary

Shape and deploy adidas’ global distribution center engineering strategy by defining and continuously improving standards for DC layout, process design, and automation. Translate forecasts into scalable material-flow concepts, standardize MHE and automation across regions, and benchmark solutions against industry leaders. Partner with regional engineering, IT (WMS/WCS/WES), operations, and procurement to support feasibility studies, business cases, and technology introductions worldwide.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and continuously improve global DC design standards for facility layout, process design, and automation concepts.
  • •Develop scalable DC design and automation strategies by translating business forecasts into material flow and facility concepts.
  • •Drive standardization of MHE, automation solutions, and DC processes across regions.
  • •Partner with Global Non-Trade Procurement to define and execute supplier and technology strategies.
  • •Lead or support feasibility studies and business cases for new DC builds, expansions, and automation investments.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:MedicalDentalVision401kEquityPaid ParentalEducation AssistancePaid HolidaysRemote WorkHsaFsaLong-term Disability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • •5 years of engineering work experience, ideally in a distribution center environment.
  • •2 years of management experience.
  • •Proven experience in distribution center design, including facility layout, process engineering, and automation/material flow.
  • •Strong understanding of WMS/WCS/WES architectures and their interaction in automated and manual DC environments.
Experience:5+ yearsDistribution centersConsumer goodsRetailE-commerceSupply chain
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) or Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution Engineering
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingDecision-makingInfluencing leadershipCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADCAD toolsExcelPowerPointMS ProjectWMSWCSWESASRSGoods-to-personConveyorSortation systemsAMR

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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