Senior Manager, Product Creation Apparel

Act as a key player in Global Sourcing to achieve the vision of being: Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized, Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Drive development and commercialization; product integrity and manufacturability; create to value (CTV); performance to target FOB for all products in assigned categories.

Requirements

• Lead development/commercialization for assigned category(ies) ensuring fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability, and quality exceed customer expectations
• Oversee direct development process between HQ/Creation Center and Tier 1 factory
• Manage cross-functional sourcing teams to prioritize product integrity and CTV
• Build and maintain relationships with factory development leaders to upgrade category competence, enhance innovation and technical expertise
• Exhibit strong “product eyes” and sports competence to influence product direction
• Make decisions within defined development/commercialization scope
• Provide input for directives in development and commercialization
• Influence HQ teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties; drive change using principle-centered approach aligned with adidas Standards
• Ensure compliance with adidas Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements
• Develop and coach team for high performance standards, appropriate skill sets, and strong succession planning
• Role model leadership to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion culture

Benefits

• Defined contribution pension plan
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual profit-sharing plan