Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Position is integral to the ongoing focus on Corporate Governance. It aims at:Develop, support and lead initiatives/projects focused on improving the efficiency, transparency and effectiveness of business processes. Responsible for working with management to identify opportunities for improvement, measure and analyze current business processes and redesign processes to meet the needs of a complex and growing business.Ensuring compliance with applicable external laws and internal regulations as well as the established Group Internal Control frameworks, and Group/Market/Brand best practices and policies.Protect Company physical assets (e.g. stock, cash on different premises), including public and internal dishonesty, procedural failure, administrative error and wastage, as well as maximized profit ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of operations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, using functional experience to support senior leaders.Key Responsibilities:Timely coordination/execution of the local ICS testing/ Global Control Self-Assessment (GCSA) of key controls, including mandatory documentation in TM+ and heading remediation of all identified control deficiencies in collaboration with local Senior Management.Conduct retail store compliance audits to ensure adherence/compliance to defined controls, policies and procedures. Analyze/report findings and ensure remediating actions/action plans are followed by Retail Management.Follow-up on the remediating action plans and update TM+ or the global store compliance audit(s) tool.Proactively review, assess and identify risk within the business. Reduce and mitigate risk with comprehensive risk reduction strategies and countermeasures.Review, monitor and manage retail data (shrinkage/cycle counts/stock counts/high risk transactions) affecting the P&L of retail stores (DTC) and develop, recommend and implement comprehensive countermeasures to eliminate or minimize losses.Policies & Procedures Awareness and Processes Improvement:Raise awareness/maintain knowledge of Global/Market/Local policies and procedures, including regular trainings at local level.Design, develop, implement and regularly update local policies (based on global/market policies if existing), procedures and related internal controls, based on best practices and Group requirements.Develop, support and lead initiatives/projects focused on improving the efficiency (locally and regionally), transparency and effectiveness of business processes.Reporting:Produce IC&RP monthly report to give local senior management visibility of the risk, findings and opportunities (e.g. Abnormal transaction analysis, shrinkage data, incident and control deficiencies).Immediate communication of major control deficiencies to LAM.Conduct retail investigations and complete timely reports/findings to the relevant stakeholders utilizing the Resolver platform.Timely coordination of the local bi-annual Representation Letter process.Participation in the Global/Market ICS network including ICS calls, WebEx sessions, conferences, sharing of best practices.Leadership & People Management (if applicable):Increase leadership skills by identifying opportunities to develop and exemplify Leadership Framework behaviors.Develop and grow a strong network of peers within the function and other levels.Manage, motivate and develop subordinated employees in line with their individual development (People managers).Key Relationships:Local: General Manager, Finance Director, Heads of Departments and Process Owners.Market: LAM IC&RP Director, IC&RP Partners in region and global.Group: Group Policies & Internal Controls, Group Internal Audit, Group Risk & Compliance Management, Global Profit Protection, GBS and Cross functional process owners.External Auditors.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Demonstrate a digital mindset and the ability to use different resources and digital tools.Manage the daily details of projects and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.Focus on execution and drive it; maintain a solid track record of meeting objectives and producing high quality work.Set priorities in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and demonstrate necessary resilience.Understand the different cultures, ideas and needs of consumers.Participate in complex projects with colleagues from other functions or markets.Demonstrate clear communication skills and agility at work to stay connected globally.Work towards the improvement of processes and standardization of methods between markets/functions.Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior executives, stakeholders and cross-functional business leaders.Strong auditing/internal control skills and process improvement experience.Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:5 years' experience in a similar function/position.International experience and track record in similar discipline.Knowledge of project management and ERP systems such as SAP, MicroStrategy.Fluency in English is a must.AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES, OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.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.
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