Manager, Development & Commercialization (Lahore) at adid…

PURPOSEA key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcings vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.Drive for development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target FOB of assigned projects / category(ies).Key ResponsibilitiesManage the development and commercialization process of assigned products in collaboration with Tier1 factory personnel and technical teams.Provide specific technical expertise to ensure effective transition of design into samples and production while ensuring the manufacturability, material selection, material standards, development timeline and cost to target are met.Manage in a continuous upgrade of technical applications and processes and implementation of new technology in development and engineering.Supervise the direct development process between Headquarter /Creation Center and Tier 1 factory ensuring that Create to Value approach and product integrity is at the paramount priority and focus.Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations, Quality) and external parties (factory Development /Commercialization Production) and drive change using principle centered vs policy driven with adidas standards as the center of focus in managing/ solving conflicts.Make day to day decisions within defined scope. Escalate to higher level(s) when facing the complex issues or seeing the potential impacts on business / manufacturing.Execute defined directives.Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.KEY RELATIONSHIPSGlobal Sourcing: LO Manufacturing team, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing Compliance, EMIGlobal Brands: HQ Product Teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations)Global OperationsOther Global Functions Team: Social and Environmental Affairs/ Government Affairs ect.External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers(Tier1 factory development/ commercialization heads teams, sample room supervisors; Tier2 / Tier3 suppliers)Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesHave knowledge and expertise in product engineering, development / commercialization processes / timelines.able to identify problems and provide solutions to development/ commercialization issues.Good knowledge of manufacturing process, product testing process / evaluation, material types.Ability to read shell patterns, 2D and 3D blueprints, BOM / CBD, FCT, etc.Good understanding of costing principles and process; ability to decipher cost breakdown related to products.Creative mindsetStrong influencing, presentation and communication skillsFluent in English (written and spoken)Strong Microsoft office skillsRequisite Education And ExperienceUniversity degree in engineering or related areasMinimum 5 year years of relevant business experienceExperience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processing etc.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. A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcings vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.Drive for development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target FOB of assigned projects / category(ies). A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcings vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Drive for development, commercialization, product integrity, manufacturability, Create to Value (CTV), performance to target FOB of assigned projects / category(ies).