Manager, Development & Commercialization (A&G)

A key player in Global Sourcing, this role drives Sourcing's vision to be the most agile, most competitive, most digitalised and cleanest supply base in the industry. It drives development, commercialisation, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV) and performance to target FOB for assigned projects and categories. The role sits within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team and works closely with Global Sourcing functions including LO Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing & Compliance and E&MI, as well as Global Brands HQ product teams, Global Operations, other global functions and external Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.

• Manage the development and commercialisation process of assigned products in collaboration with Tier 1 factory personnel and technical teams.
• Provide specific technical expertise to ensure the effective transition of design into samples and production, while ensuring manufacturability, material selection, material standards, development timeline and cost to target are met.
• Manage the continuous upgrade of technical applications and processes and the implementation of new technology in development and engineering.
• Supervise the direct development process between Headquarter/Creation Centre and the Tier 1 factory, ensuring that the Create to Value approach and product integrity remain the paramount priority and focus.
• Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations, Quality) and external parties (factory development/commercialisation and production) and drive change using a principle-centred rather than policy-driven approach, with adidas standards as the central focus when managing and solving conflicts.
• Make day-to-day decisions within a defined scope, escalating to higher levels when facing complex issues or potential impacts on business or manufacturing.
• Execute defined directives.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.

• University degree in engineering or related areas.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant business experience.
• Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mould making, grading, materials processing or similar areas.
• Knowledge and expertise in product engineering and development/commercialisation processes and timelines.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions to development and commercialisation issues.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, product testing processes and evaluation, and material types.
• Ability to read shell patterns, 2D and 3D blueprints, BOM/CBD, FCT and similar documentation.
• Good understanding of costing principles and processes, with the ability to decipher cost breakdowns related to products.
• Creative mindset.
• Strong influencing, presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

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