Senior Product Manager Apparel, ORI/BB

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The OrganizationBring consumer and sport/street insights into your conceptsExecute the category direction and drive implementation Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts and execute strategic plans to win local markets.Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of viewKey ResponsibilitiesProactively manage range direction and sharpen the creation direction within sport/street area to create leading product winning the market.Propose a clear strategy for the range and execution plan, be considered as a range expert by key relation team and markets.Show full understanding of the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames, with special attention to speed to marketWork within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcomeStrong & actively analyse business, draw conclusions and propose action stepsStrong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions to maintain and enable smooth product info updating. Prepare and present ranges and business-related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and contentActively provide input for setting the CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterpartsWork independently on projects and follow up on project development, be proactive, flexible, solution driven to ensure project delivery.Key RelationshipsMaintain a strong relationship and ensure constant dialogue/feedback withBusiness unit and across other BU´sCross-functional team (Design, Operations, Materials, Costing, Planning, Process)Global headquarter and key APAC counterpart (JP/KR/EM)FTW team to create concrete head to toe lookKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesStrong knowledge of sport/street industry and familiar with local market landscape to ensure right strategic findings to winDeep product knowledge of product creation, consume and retail knowledge in regard to fulfill different needs within GCA market.Strong communication skills - transport and deliver information clear and effectively Cooperate well and effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships with cross functionWork independently as well as part of a teamPlan and prioritize daily working time effectively with the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical skills, be solution driven and result orientedAbility to travelActively interested in lifestyle and/or fashion, passion for sportPeople management experiences would be a plus but not mandatory Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsCollege degree, preferably in marketing / business / fashionMinimum of 7 years Product Marketing experience with APP background in/or Sport/Street/Fashion brands, experienced in large business scale will be preferredPreferably with womenswear/unisex-wear backgroundExperience in trade, vertical retail business model or sales is helpfulFluent in EnglishPC skills (MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel)adidas 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.