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Manager - Materials Development Apparel

Company

Adidas
Address , Portland, Or
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-07-03
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
  • Lead all cross-functional discussions related to materials topics, steer the material selection process and drive material consolidation to improve material efficiency
  • Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and coach the cross-functional team on how to improve material efficiencies
  • Ensure availability of correct materials data in FlexPLM (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
  • Build and maintain a close relationship with interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
  • Set up and maintain the materials library and work on continuously improving the setup and tools for the product creation teams
  • Ensure that all selected materials are tested and approved by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines
  • 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
  • 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
  • Drive Innovation projects and ensure their successful technical implementation and documentation
  • Initiate and monitor all material developments (work together with suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Creation Center Development) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers (direct development) during development stage

Key Relationships:

  • Marketing
  • Design
  • Suppliers T2
  • BOPS (Creation Center Development, Costing)
  • Sourcing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

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

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 - Materials Development Apparel
    BRAND:
    adidas
    LOCATION:
    Portland
    TEAM:
    Product Development
    STATE:
    OR
    COUNTRY/REGION:
    US
    CONTRACT TYPE:
    Full time
    NUMBER:
    496836
    DATE:
    May 2, 2023