Purpose

A key player in Sourcing in driving Sourcings vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry

Single contact point of Liaison Office (LO) teams and suppliers to implement a right-the-first-time culture and execution of quality assurance procedures and manufacturing excellence (ME) related within the assigned operations areas

Lead and manage projects that elevate the performance of the adidas supply base in both efficiency and execution

Implement tools, processes and systems that will ensure the supply base world class competitiveness

Key Responsibilities

Work cross-divisionally and cross-functionally with respective counterparts to implement one aligned adidas quality direction

Ensure quality performance targets are achieved and objectives accomplished

Build and maintain strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders and business partners

Manage all Product Integrity related activities

Single point of contact to product teams (creation and manufacturing) and cross-functional counterparts on product integrity inquiries

Upskill LO and supplier teams on Quality documentation and manage implementation of related quality policies, manuals, and standards

Manage and conduct factory audits, within assigned operations areas through consistent application of available evaluation tools

Ensure factory audits are conducted on production and testing processes; quality management systems to verify the performance level

Onboarding of new suppliers to enable supplier teams to manage daily quality activities independently according to adidas quality standards

Manage and execute ME projects within sourcing country that deliver measurable & sustainable increase in manufacturing efficiency, quality, and speed

Drive manufacturing efficiency by managing and overseeing projects and processes that focus on implementation of automation systems, driving lean manufacturing, optimizing streamlined production processes, and optimizing products for highest manufacturing efficiency while maintaining product quality and performance integrity

Manage factory performance reporting on ME related measurable such as, manufacturing efficiency, technology adoption rates, Lean KPI, selected range of key products efficiencies and others

Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace

Key Relationships

Global Sourcing

Global Operations: Product Operations

Sourcing suppliers

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Requires a broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application

Strong project management skills, able to lead several cross functional projects with diverse project teams

Strong knowledge and experience in Lean 6 Sigma practices and training techniques

Strong presentation, negotiation, influencing, people and communication skills

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Strong Microsoft office Skills

Strong leadership skills and ability to work with multidimensional teams

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

University degree in engineering/materials or related areas

Minimum 7+ years of experience of which ideally 5 years were in quality concepts and managerial positions

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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Overview

Sport keeps us fit. Keeps you mindful. Brings us together. Through sport we have the power to change lives. Whether it is through stories of inspiring athletes. Helping you to get up and get moving. Sportswear featuring the latest technologies, to up your performance. Beat your PB. adidas offers a home to the runner, the basketball player, the soccer kid, the fitness enthusiast. The weekend hiker that loves to escape the city. The yoga teacher that spreads the moves. The 3-Stripes are seen in the music scene. On stage, at festivals. Our sports clothing keeps you focused before that whistle blows. During the race. And at the finish lines. We’re here to support creators. Improve their game. Their lives. And change the world.

adidas is about more than sportswear and workout clothes. We partner with the best in the industry to co-create. This way we offer our fans the sports apparel and style that match their athletic needs, while keeping sustainability in mind. We’re here to support creators. Improve their game. Create change. And we think about the impact we have on our world.