Overview

- Amer Sports is a dynamic, global sports company offering passionate achievement-oriented professionals the chance to succeed and flourish in an international environment. Our globally recognized brands include Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, and Atomic. We are a company where ambitious, competent and motivated people can make their mark. All our team members are ready to strive for the best of the company and to win together. Just like our customers, we are dedicated to an active lifestyle and sports. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Americas Regional Lean Logistics Senior Manager is responsible for designing, establishing, and scaling Lean principles, standards, and practices throughout Amer Sports warehouses worldwide. Working in close partnership with dedicated on-site Lean managers, you will drive the global Lean strategy, harmonize processes, optimize performance and productivity metrics, and execute continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and defects across all logistics operations. This role is crucial in embedding sustainable processes, building Lean capability, fostering a mindset shift, and facilitating best-practice sharing to cultivate a best-in-class performance culture across Amer Sports Distribution Centers (DCs). Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Define & Drive the Global Lean Approach

- Analyze the as-is baseline of performance culture and operational monitoring across all global DCs.
- Establish a unified performance monitoring framework and governance across all locations.
- Define, refine, and align critical productivity KPIs.
- Adapt and deploy robust Lean concepts and methodologies (5S, TPM, Pull/Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Demand Driven Processes, Visual Management) to maximize quality, reduce costs, and shorten lead times.
- Drive strategic communication and develop advanced training tools to scale Lean capability worldwide.
- Foster localized ownership of performance culture by coaching and aligning with local DC leadership.
- Provide regular, hands-on support to warehouses to ensure sustained improvements, internal/external benchmarking,



and seamless cross-DC knowledge sharing.
- Screen, evaluate, and align key stakeholders on the highest-impact improvement opportunities.
- Build a global Lean glide path in tight alignment with Warehousing leadership teams.
- Regularly monitor, track, and capture verified cost savings.
- Actively track the progress and realization of the global Lean glide path.
- Lead and facilitate knowledge transfer and change management workshops with site-level DC teams.

Travel Required:

- This position requires frequent international business travel, primarily within Europe and North America (40%).

What We're Looking For

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of proven experience leading Lean methodologies, Six Sigma initiatives, cost-saving programs, and service-improvement projects, preferably within a global logistics or warehousing environment. Advanced change management experience is required within a multi-site, multi-cultural context, alongside a demonstrated track record of project management and workshop facilitation. A master’s degree in engineering, Operations, Logistics, or Business Administration (or equivalent extended professional experience) is highly preferred. Other qualifications include:

Technical Skills:

- Deep expertise in Lean concepts, Six Sigma, Agile Scrum, PMP, Change Management, Kaizen, PDCA, 5S, FMEA, or similar methodologies.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.Solid ability to leverage data analytics and metrics to diagnose issues and drive operational improvements.
- Mastery of structured project management methodologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain and Warehousing processes.
- Proven process auditor skills.




- Strong literacy in IT logistics processes and systems; knowledge of SAP and WMS (Warehouse Management System) is highly advantageous.
- APICS certification is a strong plus.

Behavioral and Managerial Skills:

- Advanced problem-solving capabilities with a sharp attention to detail.
- Exceptional ability to coach, train, and transfer skills to diverse teams.
- Proactive champion of change, comfortable guiding teams through operational transformations.
- Proven leadership capability to guide, influence, and convince cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
- Highly independent, structured, and organized worker.
- Ability to explore, validate, and bring innovative ideas to life.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
- Adept at working seamlessly within multi-functional and multi-cultural environments.
- Ability to thrive and maintain focus amidst shifting business priorities.

What We’ll Provide This position is on site and the individual should be available to work at our Belleville, Ontario Canada location. We prefer a collaborative work environment from the office, with flexibility to work from home or remotely as business needs allow.

We offer an inspiring working setting in the sports industry alongside talented, passionate colleagues all over the world! Other benefits and perks include:

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available the month after hire
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays
- Life insurance and pre-tax transit benefit programs
- Generous employee discounts on premium Amer Sports products
- Subsidized Healthy Lifestyle & Wellness programs

Amer Sports is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

📌 Regional Lean Logistics Senior Manager, Americas (Belleville)
🏢 Amer Sports
📍 Belleville