Director, Materials Operations

Key player in driving our vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Lead Materials Operations activity in assigned region(s) and ensure strategic and tactical objectives are met. Establish and grow strategic relationships with Tier 2 (materials / fabrics / etc.) and Tier 3 (yarns / chemicals / etc..) vendors. Inspire, lead and develop a diverse, world class materials team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure company targets by driving T2 performance and compliance in line with sourcing strategy.
• Ensure effective implementation of materials strategy and sourcing priorities.
• Develop supplier capacities and capabilities in line with strategic direction.
• Identify potential supply bottlenecks and actively guide mitigation efforts.
• Promote collaborative culture through continuous sharing and exchange among internal and external stakeholders.
• Support product and manufacturing innovation pilots at select T2s.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive assigned projects as needed.
• Role model brand values and foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Team : develop and coach team members, identify and grow key talent, build and establish succession plans.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

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