Intern, Sourcing

Internship Overview

• This is an internship with a 6-month program
• Availability of at least 3 working days per week
• Commencement in January 2026

Purpose

• Support Operations Management in working closely with internal functional teams and vendors to manage direct and non-direct development, as well as sample and bulk production quality of assigned vendors
• Assist in project management and data analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Support Operations Management in overseeing the development process from design to bulk production, focusing on prototype sampling, costing, testing, and quality control to meet adidas standards and timelines
• Assist in managing production, quality, and manufacturing excellence (ME) at designated suppliers to ensure consistent production processes and finished goods quality
• Ensure Social & Environmental Affairs (SEA) policies and rules are properly implemented by all Tier 1 factories
• Support ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the manager

Key Relationships

• Global Sourcing
• Product Operations
• Other Global Functions teams: Social and Environmental Affairs, Government Affairs
• External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project management skills
• Strong data analysis, logical thinking, and planning abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant subject
• Passion for the sports industry
• Logical thinking, self-motivated, eager to learn, and detail-oriented
• Availability of at least 3 working days per week, with a 6-month service period