Manager Material Development Apparel - temp. 2 year in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Manager Material Development Apparel - temp. 2 year (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

PURPOSE AND OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Please be advised this role is in BU Originals.

We’ll never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product development teams create every shirt, every shoe and every piece of equipment for thousands of athletes and fashion lovers as if it was one of a kind. And it truly is, as they weave their passion into every single product. But translating designs, drawings and renderings into real products requires a lot of decision making.

As Manager Material Development Apparel you are a key contributor in the apparel material development process by ensuring the availability of materials (fabrics, trims and prints), which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. You will find and/or develop 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 efficiency
Build and maintain a close relationship with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
Identify suitable sources for new material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation
Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage
Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
Continuously improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
Provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing
Design
Sourcing (incl. Quality)
Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning, Costing)
Suppliers Tier 2
Creation Center in Asia and North America

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Powerful communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills and solution-oriented mindset
Strong knowledge of the apparel creation process, identify and call out material related issues and offer alternatives to parties involved
Good planning and organization skills, ability to multi-tasking
English language proficiency required
Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office), ability to work with internal material data base and reporting tool, preferably first experience in 3D creation process
Business travel
Continuous learning/growth mindset

REQUISITE EDUATION AND EXPERIENCE

College/ university degree or comparable degree/education in textile engineering or related field
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in material development or associated field

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.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collab