Manager Materials Development / Developer Materials Footwear (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany                                              
Job Function: Product Development

State / Province: Germany                               
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach                                   
Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: No Selection

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

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 Manager Material Development Footwear (m/f) you are responsible for ensuring the availability of materials, which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. It is your task to find or develop the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards.

JOB PROFILE:

· 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
· Build and maintain a close relationship with interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
· 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
· Initiate and monitor all material developments (work together with suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and MDI innovation Managers)
· Ensure that all selected materials are being tested and approved by Footwear Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines
· Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and coach the cross-functional team on how to improve material efficiencies
· Set up and maintain the materials library and work on continuously improving the setup and tools for the product creation teams
· 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
· Support Innovation projects and ensure their successful technical implementation and documentation in alignment with the MDI innovation Managers
· Act as a gate keeper for a selected Material Types to ensure alignment and avoid duplications of materials

YOUR PROFILE:

· Advanced communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business
· Ability to create, plan and effectively deliver presentations in formal and informal settings
· 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 cope with change
· Ability to work independently or with limited guidance
· Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
· Fluent English (verbal and written)
· Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office)
· 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)

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/

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Please note that Full Time jobs can be done either on a Full Time or Part Time basis according to German Teilzeit- und Befristungsgesetz (TzBfG). Please ask for more details if you are shortlisted for an interview