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Manager Material Development Footwear - Basketball

Company

Adidas
Address , Los Angeles, Ca
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $76,000 - $115,000 a year
Expires 2023-07-19
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description

Purpose
Ensure the availability of materials, which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. Finds or develops the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve material efficiency
  • Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
  • Provide latest information on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering innovative input from relevant fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc
  • Initiate and monitor all material developments (work together with suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and MDI innovation Managers)
  • Ensure availability of correct materials data in PDM (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
  • Identify suitable sources for new material developments (aligned with material sourcing strategy) and guide suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
  • Build and maintain a close relationship with interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
  • Act as a gate keeper for a selected Material Types to ensure alignment and avoid duplications of materials
  • Ensure that all selected materials are being tested and approved by Footwear Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines
  • Set up and maintain the materials library and work on continuously improving the setup and tools for the product creation teams
  • Support Innovation projects and ensure their successful technical implementation and documentation in alignment with the MDI innovation Managers
  • Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and coach the cross-functional team on how to improve material efficiencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
  • Ability to create, plan and effectively deliver presentations in formal and informal settings
  • Ability to work independently or with limited guidance
  • Ability to cope with change
  • Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office)
  • Ability to anticipate problems, offers solutions, and address issues with materials in order to meet the Design team’s aesthetic goals and financial targets
  • Fluent English (verbal and written)
  • Advanced communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business

Qualifications
  • Four year college or university degree in textile engineering or comparable degree/education
  • Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in the fabric production industry (knowledge of manufacturing process, fabrics, mechanical and chemical treatments)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is ($76,000-115,000). Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.
We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English

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.

    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.
    JOB TITLE:
    Manager Material Development Footwear - Basketball
    BRAND:
    adidas
    LOCATION:
    Los Angeles
    TEAM:
    Product Development
    STATE:
    CA
    COUNTRY/REGION:
    US
    CONTRACT TYPE:
    Full time
    NUMBER:
    496729
    DATE:
    May 19, 2023