Director Development App F. Bra - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Leads and manages a team of product developers in the creation and commercialization of assigned products. Actively monitors development calendars to ensure deadlines, costing KPIs and quality standards are met.

Acts as an advocate for product integrity by working closely with cross functional creation center teams as well as all related support services.

- Key Responsibilities

Ensure achievement of goals and objectives set by the business unit through partnership with Marketing and Design
Proactively communicate on an ongoing basis with team, supervisors and cross functional teams to ensure a smooth product development process
Provide direction and inspire the team to ensure both the creation and commercialization processes are synergized with focus on results
Research new technologies and materials and communicate to Design and Marketing on new potential development options
Drive and execute key initiatives and provide input to short, mid and longterm planning and budgeting
Coordinate with Sourcing Strategy Team and the Head of Apparel Development to review product needs and to determine appropriate sourcing direction based on quality, delivery and price
Supervise the costing process to achieve the best possible cost throughout the creation process
Communicate to internal and external teams seasonal product initiatives, process changes and longerterm category vision
Ensure continuous product and process improvement with emphasis on leading and Right First Time development of products in accordance with the operating calendar
Be responsible for Buy Ready performance through strong interfaces with Marketing, Design, Materials Development, Pattern, Logistics and Sourcing (Technical Services, Materials, Merchandising and Production)
Be responsible for monitoring and continuously improving workload and organizational efficiency with the support of ITsystems, data and analysis
Allocate/delegate the different products/projects to the respective development teams considering experience, product complexity and workload
Lead the seasonal preallocation process based on service and product needs
Provide team with clear direction, projects and targets that are aligned with business needs and GOPS objectives
Create a motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are challenged, coached, trained and provided with career opportunities
Key Relationships
Marketing
Design
Sourcing (Brand Strategy, Merchandising, Costing, Materials, Tech Services)
BOPS (Materials, Costing, Pattern)
GSP and SCI

T1/T

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation (small and large groups) skills
Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences
Ability to think strategically, anticipate and define problems, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
Ability to think endtoend with a global mindset
Ability to manage through change, make decisions and act comfortably with risk and uncertainty
Ability to provide a clear framework for performance to direct reports
Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop a team
Good understanding of sourcing allocation impact on product from a quality and cost perspective
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Strong IT skills (MS office, PDM, CAD)
Travel, domestic and international as required by business needs
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Fouryear college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology and/or manufacturing
Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in the garment/têxtile industry
12 years of experience in Merchandising, Production or Development
Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME.

WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE:
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE:
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.

OWNERSHIP:
Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION:
Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY:
Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY:
Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.

RESPECT:
Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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.
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