Senior Manager, Product Development & Commercialization FTW

Job description

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 Value (CTV), 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 ensuring that 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 1 factory. 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 sports category competence, development innovation capability, and technical expertise. Exhibits “product eyes” and sports competence to influence and drive the overall product direction of the specific category(s) he/she manages. Make decisions within the defined development and commercialization scope for the categor(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 change using 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 Sourcing & Purchasing 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 an inclusive workplace.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS Global Sourcing

Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing & Compliance, E&MI Global Brands: HQ Product Teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations)

Global Operations Other Global Functions Team

Social and Environmental Affairs/Government Affairs ect External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers (Factory head of development / commercialization, factory development / commercialization team, factory sample room heads, T2 / T3 suppliers) KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Have relevant knowledge and expertise and able to drive LO/regional based projects within defined scope of development & commercialization. Strong Project Management skill Strong influencing people, presentation and communication skills Proven ability in leading multidimensional teams Fluent in English (written and spoken) Strong Microsoft office skills REQUISITE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University degree in engineering or related areas. Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in the industry with technical capability and managerial experience. Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processing etc.