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Developer Apparel - Accessories limited contract 6 months mf
Req Number: HQ - 9769CS
Country Germany Department Product Development
State Province Germany Job Type Product Development - Apparel Development
City Location Herzogenaurach Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code - Travel Extent < 25
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SPORT
For over 80 years the adidas Group has been part of the world of sports on every level delivering state-of-the-art sports footwear apparel and accessories Today the adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry and offers a broad portfolio of Brands and products
Working for adidas Group means being a part of a company that strives to hire develop and retain people with a passion for their work for sport for our brands and to perform on a diverse team If you like our products just wait until you meet the people who make them
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 aDeveloperforAccessoriesyou will manage the product development process for assigned styles from seasonal kick off through to commercialization You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to provide effective transition from briefdesign through to development “buy-ready” commercialisation on time within the agreed margin parameter and at the required quality standards
JOB PROFILE
* Ensure target price and product designs are aligned through predictive costing Review validate and approve supplier costing information throughout the entire creation process Ensure compliance to agreed standards Negotiate with suppliers as needed
* Manage handover from design to suppliers to ensure that all information provided to suppliers is complete Manage supplier feedback to design and marketing and incorporate where quality or cost can be improved without sacrificing product aesthetics
* Ensure timely and accurate data entry by suppliers regarding ADBOM costing or other data as required at calendar milestones
* Evaluate all prototypes for compliance with AD manages fit approvalsize specification approval of color accessories and materials Manage comments to suppliers
* Ensure that all materials and accessories as well as prototypes are tested and adhere to adidas quality safety and A01 standards Manage quality exceptions with senior management as needed
* Review and sign off sealing sample with complete AD including all related documents prior to buy ready dates Ensure full conformity to published policies to ensure a final legal AD for final product
YOUR PROFILE
* Four-year college or university degree in clothing technology andor manufacturing or comparable education
* 1-2 years of work experience in garmenttextile industry
* Knowledge of material construction and related testing
* Knowledge of production garment construction and manufacturing
* Ability to fit a garment and comment to suppliers on changes required
* Knowledge of costing and ability to negotiate as required
* Effective communication and negotiation skills
* Fluent English written and spoken
* Advanced IT skills MS Office and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems
* Domestic and International Travel as required
MISCELLANEOUS
The contract will be limited for a period of 6 months
Interested
Then join usand 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