Manager Development&Commercialization FW

Job description

Country: China (Peoples Republic of)
Job Function: Sourcing

State / Province: China (Peoples Republic of)
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Guangzhou
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose:

Manage the development and commercialization process of assigned products in collaboration with the Tier 1 (T1) factory development, commercialization and technical teams. Additionally, oversee the direct development process between Headquarter/Creation Centre (HQ/CC) Project Management and Tier 1 (T1) factory.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop products on time in full (OTIF) to the target price and in accordance with the design and technical requirements; while maintaining an emphasis on performance, quality and integrity.
· Engineer products with a focus on productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
· Ensure T1 fully explores new concepts, processes and materials as requested by the Product Creation Group.
· Work with the T1 commercialization team to conduct all commercialization stages in accordance with the confirmed development and design specifications, while emphasizing product performance integrity.
· Frequently visit the production line with focus on product quality, process improvement and collective learning.
· Ensure tracking reports are updated and utilized as a project management tool.
· Deliver all development and commercialization samples on time (e.g. CR1, CR2, Fit and Wear etc.)
· Understand and implement all transfer policies and guidelines ensuring product integrity is maintained at all times with minimal or no delay in production timing.
· Communicate timely and effectively the commercialization status to all necessary functions and departments.
· Work with manufacturers and suppliers in continuous upgrades of technical applications and processes including the development, commercialization and implementation of new technology
· Takes an active role in the costing process by working in collaboration with T1, LO and HQ/CC costing on reaching target margins/FOBs on all products
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· Continuously build up category specific competence within the team and ensures product is executed accordingly.
· Support and guide the team to further their technical skills and process understanding.
· Support technical training in area of expertise when needed. (e.g. on boarding, visitors technical skills training)
· Assist Category Leader in overseeing the direct development process, including building T1 capabilities when needed.
· Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with HQ / CC and other key parties as listed below,
· Assist Category Leader on the escalation management process
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· Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as agreed upon with the Category Leader.
· Use good judgment in all situations in determining when to be principle centered vs. policy driven following the spirit of the Adi Dassler Standards.

Key Relationships:

· T1 and T2 supply partners and vendors
· Brand Operations – Project Management
· Costing Team
· Materials Team
· PCT Asia & HQ / CC
· Quality Assurance
· Marketing
· Design

Knowledge skills and abilities :

· Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing including pattern engineering, mould making, materials processing, etc.
· Ability to interpret 2D drawings and 3D models
· Good understanding of costing principles
· Ability to create, plan and deliver presentations
· MS office skills
· Fluent English, written and verbal, BULATS level 3 or equivalent

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· Four-year college or university degree
· At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the athletic footwear industry in technical capacity and / or product creation functions.
· Proven record of accomplishment in the footwear industry.

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