Senior Manager, Product Creation Apparel

The work location for this position will be based at Ningbo. PURPOSEAct as a key player in Global Sourcing to achieve the vision of being: Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized, Cleanest Supply Base in the industryDrive: Development and commercialization; Product integrity and manufacturability; Create to Value (CTV); Performance to target FOB for all products in assigned categoriesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead development/commercialization for assigned category(ies) ensuring fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability, and quality exceed customer expectationsOversee direct development process between HQ/Creation Center and Tier 1 factoryManage cross-functional sourcing teams to prioritize product integrity and CTVBuild and maintain relationships with factory development leaders to upgrade category competence, enhance innovation and technical expertiseExhibit strong “product eyes” and sports competence to influence product directionMake decisions within defined development/commercialization scopeProvide input for directives in development and commercializationInfluence HQ teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties; drive change using principle-centered approach aligned with adidas StandardsEnsure compliance with adidas Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirementsDevelop and coach team for high performance standards, appropriate skill sets, and strong succession planningRole model leadership to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion cultureKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal: Global Sourcing (Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Testing & Compliance, E&MI); Global Brands (HQ Product Teams: Design, Marketing, Brand Ops); Global Operations; Other Global Functions (Social & Environmental Affairs, Government Affairs)External: Sourcing Suppliers (Factory development/commercialization heads, sample room heads, T2/T3 suppliers)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESExpertise in development & commercialization; ability to drive LO/regional projects within defined scopeStrong project management skillsExcellent influencing, presentation, and communication skillsProven leadership of multidimensional teamsFluent in English (written & spoken)Proficient in Microsoft OfficeREQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEUniversity degree in engineering or related fieldMinimum 7+ years of relevant industry experience with technical and managerial capabilityExperience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processingadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.