Director Development Fw - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Leads a team of product developers to complete the footwear product creation process for the Outdoor Business (BU). Actively input and implement into the Outdoor SBP and to ensure deadlines, costing KPI, quality standards and GTM needs are met. Acts as an advocate for product integrity by working closely with cross functional creation centre teams as well as all related support services.
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to translate consumer preferences and activity requirements into technical apparel constructions
Support the Head of Development to develop and implement the SBP, ensuring crossfunctional alignment within the creation and market teams
Ensure achievement of goals and objectives (shared KPI's) set by the BU through partnership with Marketing and Design
Identify new business opportunities and drive key product and/or process innovations. Provide input to short, mid and long term planning and budgeting to support the BU SBP.
Work with AC and Chemical Engine Innovation, and support research into new technologies, materials and communicate to Design and Marketing on new potential development options
Support the material development and costing related aspects in cooperation with the functional teams to ensure the BU objectives are met
Ensure continuous product, process and manufacturing improvement with emphasis on leading and Right First Time development of products in accordance with the operation calendar
Be responsible for Buy Ready performance through strong interfaces with T1, Quality Assurance, Sourcing and Product Marketing
Manage your teams Budget to yearly targets as set
Propose opportunities and manage risks when needed
Through positive leadership, manage workload and organizational efficiency with the support of the performance management team
Allocate/delegate the different products/projects to the respective development teams considering experience, product complexity and workload
Work with Head of Development to support and develop the T1, Sourcing and QA strategies
Provide team with clear direction, projects and targets that are aligned with business needs and GOPS objectives
Create an inclusive motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are challenged, coached, trained and provided with performance feedback and career opportunities
Take ownership for the entire development process for assigned products and/or projects with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable product creation calendar
Key Relationships:
Product Marketing
Design
CtC
AC
Tier 1 supply partners
Tier 2 supply partners
Material Development
Costing Department
Sourcing
Fit and Wear Test Department
Quality Assurance
Supply Chain Management
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), German an advantage
Strong IT skills (MS office, PDM, CAD )
Travel, domestic and international as required by business needs

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

_Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on footwear technology and /or manufacturing or equivalent/comparable work experience_
Minimum 10+ years of progressive work experience in the athletic footwear industry, specializing in product development, design and / or marketing.
12 years of experience in Merchandising, Production or Development
35 years of experience managing a team
Exposure to the latest in materials, components, processes, and concepts

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 mi