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Developer Footwear mf
Req Number: HQ - 10348KI
Country Germany Department Product Development
State Province Germany Job Type Not specified
City Location Herzogenaurach Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code - Relocation Offered No
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 a Developer Footwearyou are responsible for managing the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Units and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners and LO’s Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production Handle development projects of lower complexity levels with the guidance and support of the Project Management Team Leader andor other Project Managers in the team
JOB PROFILE
* Take ownership for the entire project management process for assigned products with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable operating calendar
* Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function cosmetics market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards
* Collaborate and interact directly with dedicated development teams at our Tier 1 partners under the guidance of your manager to ensure that all critical deliverables for key development milestones are met specifically OTIF provision of high quality development prototypes
* Ensure that new projects are engineered to cost targets
* Communicate all necessary informationcoordinate all tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects
* Support the inception of lower complex footwear designs components processes materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product
* Ensure that all materials processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas quality standards
* With guidance from your line manager and peers you monitor and guide the creation of Bill of Material information at Tier 1 according to established guidelines and calendar milestones
* Own full accountability for the accuracy of Bill of material information at key development milestones
* With guidance from your line manager and peers you assume basic costing responsibilities as laid out in the project manager job description in particular for pre-dictive costing and pre-costing you participate in costing meetings driven by your line manager or peers you contribute to the creation of seasonal costing recaps for projects assigned to you
* Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with key partners as listed below managing designated projects to ensure an on time color way activation performance
YOUR PROFILE
* Ability to understand 2D images in 3D
* Ability to create plan and deliver presentations
* Fluent English German an advantage
* MS office skills
* Four-year college or university degree
* Exposure to the latest in materials components processes and concepts
* 1 year related work experience in the athletic footwear industry preferred specializing in product development design and or marketing
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