Job Title: Analyst Global Customs (TEMP - 31/08/)
The TRANS4RM program aims to equip adidas with a future-ready enterprise resource planning (ERP) system,
incorporating intelligent technologies such as data-driven Al, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Through
the TRANS4RM Business Transformation, we are establishing the digital foundation to deliver a premium customer
and consumer experience across all channels (Wholesale, Retail, eCommerce).
This role will be part of the testing phase, supporting the testing of the new ERP system, SAP S/4 HANA,
for Market Europe (3 clusters -8 zones - 29 countries) within the respective workstream area.
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
The analyst will execute and validate testing for customs. This role ensures that solutions meet business
requirements by working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and TRANS4RM teams globally to validate software,
processes, and system configurations.
The ideal candidate will have a background in global logistics and/or customs, focusing on executing test
processes and reporting defects that impact deliverables and user expectations. This includes validating
processes, identifying gaps between current 'as-is' and envisioned 'to-be' processes, gathering feedback from
stakeholders, and communicating conclusions in English.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Understand the Project strategy, approach, and scope to ensure alignment with business requirements.
2. Execute Project test plans, ensuring tests are completed on time and meet business needs.
3. Apply developed test scenarios, test cases, and acceptance criteria based on functional specifications and
4. requirements.
5. Track, report, and monitor defects and issues identified during testing. Work with the Manager Global
6. Customs to prioritize and resolve them promptly.
7. Share results with business users, project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective
8. project results.
9. Support training efforts, ensuring users understand the testing process and tools.
10. Document project test results and create test reports for stakeholders, highlighting key issues, risks, and
11. recommendations.
12. Identify and report risks related to the project, ensuring critical business processes are thoroughly tested.
13. Provide support during the post-production phase to address any project-related issues.
Key Relationships:
14. Market Customs teams
15. Global Customs
16. Europe TRANS4RM team
17. Global TRANS4RM team
18. Business Process Owners
19. Operational business experts
20. IT Tech Teams
21. SAP Consultants
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
22. Familiarity with global logistics and/or customs environments, ERP systems, and data management tools.
23. Strong analytical skills to assess system functionality and identify gaps.
24. Experience in participating in projects is a plus.
25. Good verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
26. Experience in project management methodologies is a plus.
27. Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues, leading to effective solution.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
28. At least 3 years of working experience in supply chain management / customs business with understanding of
process management / improvement.
29. Fluency in English, Written and Spoken.