Senior Merchandiser Category - LO Central America
Req Number: US -7391adi11
Country Mexico Department Sourcing
State Province DF Job Type Not specified
City Location Mexico City Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent < 25
Youre passionate about being the best Youve got a need to win And youre always at the top of your game Youre like Dwight Howard - a strategist who plays with heart and soul a superstar whos also a team player
As our Senior Merchandiser - LO Central America youll be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below
Purpose
Represent the business units for the assigned suppliers and oversee that key milestones of the product creation process are met between creation centres CC and suppliers
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure that the suppliers meet all key milestones and KPIs of the product creation process on time and with quality for defined categories
* Key involvement in the escalation of issues which cannot be resolved by CC and the supplier
* Understand and implement all transfer policies ensuring product integrity quality aesthetics cost is maintained at all phases of the process with minimal or no delay in production timing
* Ensure product is developed and engineered with focus on productivity and manufacturing efficiency without compromising product quality
* Continuously build up category specific capabilities within the internal and supplier teams and be the spokesperson for the category in the supplier groupOC
* Work with manufacturers and suppliers in continuous upgrades of technical applications and processes including the development and implementation of new technologies
* Drive effective teamwork by actively coaching and supporting internal and suppler team members to develop their skills and capabilities
Key Relationships
* Suppliers
* Brand Operations
* Costing
* Planning
* Material
* CI
* Transport & Logistics
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Advanced knowledge of the apparel manufacturing environment
* Good understanding of costing principles
* Advanced MS Office skills and expertise of internal systems
* Strong communication skills
* Strong negotiating and influencing skills
* Fluent in English written and spoken
Requisite Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications
* Four year college or university degree
* 5 years of related work experience in the apparel industry in a technical capacity
adidas’ founder Adi Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes at the age of just 20 to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline And 85 years later we have almost 16000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept component process and product we produce
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex national origin citizenship creed age marital status sexual orientation veteran status mental or physical disability or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality” to us these phrases are more than just words If you share this same passion then apply today