Footwear Product Creation Senior Manager

[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 the 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 Headquarters/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 are the paramount priorities and focus.

- Manage relationships 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 categories) being assigned.

- Give input on issuing directives in development, commercialization, and related areas.

- Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties and drive change using principle-centered vs. policy-driven approaches, 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 a 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, etc.

- 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 the defined scope of development & commercialization.

- Strong Project Management skills

- 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.