Director, Product Creation OA1 (sportswear Apparel - Co-location)

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, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target FOB for all products/categories in the Development Centers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multiple product creation teams of the designated Development Centers (ranged from 1-3 centers) for all development, material innovation and product costing ensuring that products consistently exceed customer expectations in respect to fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability and quality.
• Make decisions within the defined product integrity, manufacturability and quality scope. Authority to make joint product decisions and/or final call on product decision.
• Set direction for development area with key focus on Create to Value, Product Integrity and overall Manufacturability & Efficiency for the designated Development Centers.
• Give major input to issuing directives in product creation and related area.
• Manage relationship with factory heads of development, influence material / component suppliers to achieve continuous upgrades of technical applications, development innovation and manufacturing technologies.
• Work on business case/presentation for the Factory to promote capability influence Marketing, Design and Brand Operations in general product direction and execution of the designated product categories through personal credibility built upon product and manufacturing expertise.
• Take cross country accountability for the development and engineering of centrally developed projects for other LOs' production facilities of the parent Development Center he/she manages.
• Act as Product Creation Master for coaching, training/teaching and continuously upgrading “product eyes” capability, engineering expertise, Create to Value knowledge and technical problem-solving skills.
• 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 culture Diversity Equity & Inclusion culture that strives for an inclusive workplace.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global Sourcing: PCPM, Quality Testing & Compliance
• Brand Marketing & Design
• Product Operations
• Sourcing Suppliers
• Global Operations
• Other Global Functions Teams: Social and Environmental Affairs/Government Affairs ect.
• Project & Program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Have depth and breadth of experience in product creation, product engineering which can be called up on to co-lead or drive regional or global projects related to area of expertise.
• 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 and 3+ years of people management experience

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.