Manager Laboratory FW (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany                                              
Job Function: Sourcing

State / Province: Germany                                
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach                                   
Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: No

WHY GLOBAL OPERATIONS?

Global Operations brings the products to life by making sure they are created, tested, mass produced and shipped to over 70 countries around the world. Our vision is to be Closest to every Consumer.  We like to say that we take the desires and dreams of consumers and turn them into something you can lace up, pull on over your head, or kick around.

As a Manager Laboratory FW (m/f) you are responsible for being the main responsible person for managing all material and FGT test procedures and standard setting for the assigned Footwear categories. Furthermore support the improvement and the awareness of innovative quality mindset within the assigned Footwear categories by analyzing data from internal and external sources. Use this data to influence inline development and long term product studies as well as footwear production.

JOB PROFILE:

·  Lab Testing
· Be the main responsible person for managing all material and FGT test procedures for the respective Footwear categories and ensure global material and FGT quality standards are met according to the FW quality standards as set in the adidas Group. Advice and assist in setting global standards & testing methods whilst understanding the dynamics of the adidas Group brands and sub-brands.
· Ensure materials and components are verified against adidas Group footwear requirements properly and keep close contact with worldwide Development and Quality Management teams (LO and HQ) and the FW lab.
· Develop new test methods for material and FGT tests and create QAT and QA plans if required for the respective FW categories through close collaboration with the FW laboratory, a.i.t and Development.

·  Innovation/pro-active research
· Manage and pro-actively conduct market research to identify potential product and consumer risks. Work together with a.i.t. and all other internal and external research partners.
· Investigate and analyze in claim and defective return information from Footwear products and decide on actions and offer solutions for their improvement.

·  Educational work/Trainings
· Ensure that internal Product Creation Teams (Development (HQ. OC), Marketing Design) are trained and exposed to all relevant laboratory procedures and -processes as well as external partners (T1/T2)
· Consult and advise T1/T2 lab teams on the right use of adidas Group IT systems (PDM and PLM).

YOUR PROFILE:

· Strong understanding of the technical background of testing procedures and being able to think further about non existing steps for improvement
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions,
· Basic knowledge of shoe making and footwear manufacturing
· Ability to work independently or with limited guidance
· Fluent in English (written and spoken)
· Advanced MS office knowledge
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business
· Willing to travel by aircraft/train/car, domestic and international
· 4 year college or university degree with focus on Footwear and/or Material Science or equivalent combination of education and experience
· 2-4 years of relevant work experience

Interested?

Then join us and make a career by making a difference.

Come work in a fun, inspiring, and socially responsible environment to create and deliver innovative products.

Your home base will be adidas Group Headquarters in Herzogenaurach in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region – Germany. For more information please follow this link: http://www.herzo.adidas-group.com/