Manager, Materials Operations (OC Bangalore)

Is a key player in driving the vision to be the most agile, most competitive, most digitalised and cleanest supply base in the industry. It leads operational activity and drives performance at assigned T2s, while supporting material development and product commercialisation efforts to ensure adidas objectives are met. The position also develops, coaches and grows reporting team members within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team.

• Oversee T2 operations and supplier performance across development, commercialisation and production stages at assigned T2s.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify potential risks and coordinate mitigation efforts, initiating improvement plans as needed.
• Implement processes and policies at assigned T2s, onboard new T2s and monitor compliance.
• Ensure company quality standards are effectively implemented and promote best practice sharing.
• Ensure accurate, high quality and timely execution of prototype sample and bulk order fulfilment.
• Coordinate counter development activities at assigned T2s.
• Drive cross-functional, supply chain-oriented initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Demonstrate partnership by regularly soliciting feedback from T2s, and identify and escalate internal improvement opportunities.
• Role model brand values and foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Develop and coach team members, identify and grow key talent, and build and establish succession plans.

• Minimum 3–5 years of work experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• Solid people, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with strong overall business acumen.
• Functionally and technically sound team player with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Growth mindset and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent English communication.

• University degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Textile Technology or Business Management.
• Work experience in a related industry.
• Experience in soft goods development and production.
• Knowledge of Analytics and ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of another language (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Bahasa or German).