Materials Developer Fw - Los Angeles, United States - Adidas

Adidas

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Ensure the availability of materials, which support the strategic marketing & design direction to enable commercial success. Finds or develops the right materials according to calendar timelines, target prices, sourcing policy, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Senior Manager Materials Development be the key contact and consultant for all material related questions for all internal interfaces
Contribute to all crossfunctional discussions related to material topics, actively participate in the material selection process and support material consolidation to improve material efficiency
Build and maintain a close relationship with interfaces such as Design, Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers
Ensure availability of correct materials data in MLM (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
Give input for suitable sources for new material developments (aligned with material sourcing strategy) and guide suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
Under the guidance of the Senior Manager Materials Development, kickoff and monitor all material developments (work together with suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Development)
Ensure that all selected materials are being tested and approved by Footwear Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines
Cooperate with crossfunctional team to create a focused material toolbox and coach the crossfunctional team on how to improve material efficiencies
Set up and maintain the materials library and work on continuously improving the setup and tools for the product creation teams
Support Innovation projects and ensure their successful technical implementation and documentation in alignment with the MDI innovation Managers
Key Relationships:
Marketing
Design
Sourcing
Product Development
MDI internal contacts
Suppliers T2
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business
Ability to anticipate problems, offers solutions, and address issues with materials in order to meet the Design team's aesthetic goals and financial targets
Ability to cope with change
Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
Fluent English (verbal and written)
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Four year college or university degree in têxtile engineering or comparable degree/education

years of relevant work experience in the fabric production industry (knowledge of manufacturing process, fabrics, mechanical and chemical treatments)

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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