Apparels Development & Commercilization Manager (Merchandising Manager)

[Purposes]- A key player in Global Sourcing in driving Sourcing’s 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 Responsibilities]- Manage 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 a continuous upgrade of technical applications, processes, and the implementation of new technology in development and engineering. - Supervise the direct development process between the Headquarters /Creation Center and Tier 1 factory to ensure that the Create to Value approach and product integrity are at the paramount priority and focus. - Influence HQ (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations, Quality) and external parties (factory Development /Commercialization & Production), and drive change using the principle-centered vs policy-driven following adidas standards as the center of focus in managing/ solving conflicts. - Make day-to-day business decisions within the defined scope. Escalate to higher level(s) when facing complex issues or seeing the potential impacts to the manufacturing business. - Execute defined directives. - Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards, and legal requirements, while managing the relevant processes internally and externally. - Be the role model in leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace. [Key Relationships]- Global Sourcing: LO Manufacturing team, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Product Testing & Compliance, E&MI - Global Brands: HQ Product Teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Operations) - Global Operations - Other 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)