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Adidas · Guangzhou, GD, CN

# Manager, Materials Operations

Guangzhou, GD, CN Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Adidas’s official careers site. Listed as of November 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Adidas’s careers site →](https://jobs.adidas-group.com/job/Guangzhou-Manager%2C-Materials-Operations-GD/1449332133/)

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## Job description

PURPOSE Key player in driving our vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Lead operational activity and drive performance at assigned T2's. Support material development & product commercialization efforts to ensure adidas objectives are met. Develop, coach and grow reporting team members.

### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for T2 operations and supplier performance across development, commercialization, & production stages at assigned T2's. Monitor supplier performance, identify potential risks & coordinate mitigation efforts, initiating improvement plans as needed. Implement processes & policies at assigned T2's; onboard new ones; monitor compliance. Ensure company quality standards are effectively implemented and promote best practice sharing.

Ensure accurate, high quality and timely execution of prototype sample and bulk order fulfilment. Coordinate counter development activities at assigned T2's. Drive cross-functional, supply chain-oriented initiatives as directed by leadership. Demonstrate partnership by regularly soliciting feedback from T2's; identify and escalate internal improvement opportunities. 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.

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 Global Sourcing Sourcing Operations Costing Materials Engineering & Manufacturing Innovation Allocation and Planning Quality Global Operations Sustainability Strategy Global Strategy & Programs Global Product Supply Product Operations Supply Chain Management Global Legal Global Social & Environmental Affairs Product Operations Business Unit Operations External Stakeholders T2 and T3 leadership Government & Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND

### ABILITIES

Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions. Solid people, influencing, and negotiation skills. Strong problem solving & analytical skills; strong overall business acumen. Functionally and technically sound team player with proven track record delivering results. Possess growth mindset and ability to challenge the status quo. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Analytics and ERP/MRP a plus.

Fluent in English communication, knowledge of another language (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Bahasa, or German) an advantage. REQUISITE

### EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Textile Technology or Business Management is preferred. Minimum 3~5 years work experience, related industry is preferred. Experience in soft goods Development and Production is an advantage.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 14 days
- Location: Guangzhou, GD, CN[Apply on Adidas’s careers site →](https://jobs.adidas-group.com/job/Guangzhou-Manager%2C-Materials-Operations-GD/1449332133/)

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