Category Leader - PYV Footwear Sourcing
Req Number: AP - 3440_8203120-044-00
Country Vietnam Department Sourcing
State Province Vietnam Job Type Not specified
City Location Ho Chi Minh City Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code 848 Travel Extent < 25
Purpose
Represent the product category categories or sub categories at the factory of assignment managing the development and commercialization process of all assigned products
Oversee the direct development process between headquartercreation centres HQCC Project Management and Tier 1 T1 factory
Key Responsibilities
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* Continuously build up category specific competence within the team and be the spokesperson for the category in the operations centre OC
* Work with manufacturers and suppliers in continuous upgrades of technical applications and processes including the development and implementation of new technologies
* Oversee the HQCC to T1 direct development process on all allocated products This includes leading regular product review meetings with T1 factory teams and driving for resolutions in critical and pending issues as defined by the escalation management process
* Continuously assess and build up T1 technical capabilities and capacities according to the agreed category requirements and desired performance levels
* Works with all related parties eg Development Planning Production to deliver all samples and final products on time in full OTIF according to customer expectations
* Ensure that Liaison Office LO and T1 resources are balanced to accommodate the category needs and focus at all times including allocating workloads and projects
* Ensure all products are developed with emphasis on performance quality and integrity and at the same time engineered with focus on productivity and manufacturing efficiency
* Take an active role in the costing process and in conjunction with Liaison Office LO and Operation Centre OC Costing Leaders work to ensure costing processes are followed and that accurate CBDs can be provided on time
* Understand and implement all adidas policies and guidelines pertaining to the sourcing of footwear product
* Understands and implements all transfer policies ensuring product integrity is maintained at all times with minimal or no delay in production timing
* Use good judgment in all situations in determining when to be principle centered vs policy driven following the spirit of the Adi Dassler Standards
* Use good judgment in all situations in determining when to be principle centered vs policy driven following the spirit of the Adi Dassler Standards
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* Establish a team-based culture where effective teamwork is key focus
* Evaluate the competencies and job performance of subordinates on a regular basis with regard to their performance and potential in addition to the PEP and TLU process
* Allocate project work to team taking into consideration the team’s experience the complexity of the product and overall workload
* Actively coach and support your team members to further their skills and capabilities in all areas
* Take on additional management responsibilities and tasks as agreed upon with the Operations Manager
* T1 supply partners and T 2 vendors
* Brand Operations – Project Management
* Costing Team
* Materials Team
* PCT Asia and HQCC
* Quality Assurance
* Marketing
* Design
Key relationships
Knowledge skills and abilities
* Ability to manage and motivate a team
* Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing including pattern engineering mold making grading materials processing etc
* Good understanding of costing principles
* Ability to create plan and deliver presentations
* Fluent in English written and verbal BULATS level 3 or equivalent
* MS Office skills
Requisite Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications
* Four year college or university degree
* At least 5 years of related work experience in the athletic footwear industry in a technical capacity with managerial experience
* Proven record of accomplishment in the footwear industry