PURPOSE
- A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agile, Most
Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.
Drive development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to ValueCTV), performance to target FOB for all products in the designated representative of the
categories.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a development / commercialization for one or more categories being assigned ensuringthat products consistently exceed customer expectations in respect to fit, comfort, design
integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability and quality.
Oversee the direct development process between Headquarter / Creation Center and Tier 1factory. Manages the development of cohesive and customer focused cross Sourcing
Functions teams to ensure that product integrity and Create to Value is the paramount priority
and focus.
Manage relationship with the factory development team leaders to continually upgrade sportscategory competence, development innovation capability, and technical expertise.
Exhibits “product eyes” and sports competence to influence and drive the overall productdirection of the specific category(s) he / she manages.
Make decisions within the defined development and commercialization scope for thecategor(ies) being assigned.
Give input to issuing directives in development, commercialization and related area.Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties and drive changeusing principle centered vs policy driven with adidas Standards as the center of focus in
managing / solving conflicts.
Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible SourcingPurchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements, while managing the relevant
processes internally and externally.
Develop and coach team to ensure the best standards of performance, appropriate skill set,and strong succession plans are in place.
Role model leadership to foster Diversity Equity & Inclusion culture that strives for aninclusive workplace.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Have relevant knowledge and expertise and able to drive LO / regional based projects withindefined scope of development & commercialization.
Strong Project Management skillStrong influencing people, presentation and communication skillsProven ability in leading multidimensional teamsFluent in English (written and spoken)Strong Microsoft office skillsREQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
University degree in engineering or related areas.Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in the industry with technical capability andmanagerial experience.
Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materialsprocessing etc.