Manager, Development & Commercialization APP

Is a key player in Global Sourcing, driving Sourcing's vision to be the most agile, most competitive, most digitalised and cleanest supply base in the industry. It drives development, commercialisation, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value, and performance to target FOB for assigned projects or categories. The role manages the development and commercialisation process of assigned products in collaboration with Tier 1 factory personnel and technical teams, and sits within Supply Chain & Sourcing.

• Manage the development and commercialisation process of assigned products in collaboration with Tier 1 factory personnel and technical teams.
• Provide specific technical expertise to ensure effective transition of design into samples and production while ensuring manufacturability, material selection, material standards, development timeline and cost to target are met.
• Manage continuous upgrade of technical applications and processes and implementation of new technology in development and engineering.
• Supervise the direct development process between Headquarter/Creation Centre and Tier 1 factory, ensuring that the Create to Value approach and product integrity are the paramount priority and focus.
• Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations, Quality) and external parties (factory Development/Commercialisation & Production) and drive change using principle-centred rather than policy-driven approaches, with adidas standards as the centre of focus in managing and solving conflicts.
• Make day-to-day decisions within defined scope, escalating to higher levels when facing complex issues or potential impacts on business or manufacturing.
• Execute defined directives.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.

• University degree in engineering or related areas.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant business experience.
• Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mould making, grading, materials processing, etc.
• Knowledge and expertise in product engineering and development/commercialisation processes and timelines.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions to development/commercialisation issues.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, product testing processes/evaluation, and material types.
• Ability to read shell patterns, 2D and 3D blueprints, BOM/CBD, FCT, etc.
• Good understanding of costing principles and processes; ability to decipher cost breakdowns related to products.
• Creative mindset.
• Strong influencing, presentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

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