Future Talent Program – Supply Chain Management Trainee

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About the Program.

Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your career with a global leader in the industry? At adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives, and our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world. Kazakhstan is part of the Emerging Markets Central Cluster—a fast-growing region with strong business and brand ambitions.

The Future Talent Program in Kazakhstan is designed to bring together bright, ambitious, and passionate talents into the adidas world. This six-month program, starting in summer 2025, offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, learning, and development. You’ll support the SCM team in daily operations while leading a business development project, which you will present to adidas management at the program’s end. Beyond the invaluable experience, you’ll gain regional and global networking opportunities, sharpen your commercial and business acumen, and, upon successful completion, have the chance to join the adidas talent pool—opening doors to future career opportunities within the company.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To support the supply chain team to in managing supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. It is expected to develop and run supply chains in the most effective & efficient ways possible. These include areas such as: Logistics Operations & Optimization, Warehousing Management, Distribution & Transportation, Import/Export & Customs Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with SCM functions, understanding structure, operations and KPIs/targets.
• Assist in updating Inbound Report accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in updating Outbound Report accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support customs clearance, ensuring all required documents (invoices, packing lists, COO, translations) are prepared correctly.
• Assist in Distribution Center (DC) operations management, including inbound, pick & pack and dispatches/outbound.
• Support in payments management process to Service Providers/3PL, including reporting, documents check, and submission to Accounting team.
• Execute an assigned project as part of the program.
• Other related tasks within SCM team.

Key requirements:

• Graduate degree 2024-2025 with a high GPA in Supply Chain Management or Business Management
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Fluent in English (verbal & written).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Reliability, proactiveness, teamwork and flexibility, orientation to result.
• Previous practical internship or part time job in supply chain management is a plus.

Key facts:

• Duration: 6 months.
• Schedule: full time with flexible working hours and hybrid format.
• Competitive compensation
• Location: adidas Kazakhstan office, Almaty, Dostyk av. 210.
• Mentorship programs and monthly meetings about progression.

Next steps:

• To apply for the role, please submit your up-to-date CV in English.
• If your profile meets the requirements, the first stage will be a phone interview.
• Upon successful completion of the phone interview, you will be invited for an interview with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• The final stage will be a case interview with the hiring managers' team.