Adidas MANAGER DEVELOPMENT APP 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

975934015

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing, Design, Suppliers and LO/OCto drive theend to enddevelopmentprocess till Buy Ready.
• Ensure product design aligns with target FOB & GIM target is achieved by doing predictive cost, validate and approve T1 costing sheet in compliance to adidas costing standards, negotiate with T1 & provide smart cost saving solutions where needed.
• Lead the development process to ensure on time prototypes/3D samples are created which delivers desired design intent, aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Evaluate all prototypes in compliance with AD & workmanship standard, evaluate 3D samples in compliance with 3D assert quality standard.
• Manage systems(FlexPLM/Creation Portal) to ensure accurate product information is delivered to T1, as well accurate data is entered by T1 including BOM, costing or other data as required.
• Ensure that all materials and prototypes are tested and adhere to adidas quality, safety and A01 standards. Manage quality exceptions with senior management as needed prior to Buy Ready.
• Continuous research innovations from the market and stay current on manufactory innovations to be able to translate them into product creation.

Key Relationships:

• Materials, Costing, Planning, Pattern Maker
• T1 Merchandising and Patternmaking
• LO/OC Merchandising, Technical Services and Costing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• testing requirement, technique expertise and material construction.
• Effectively communicate, influence, fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong IT skills (MS Office and Adobe Illustrator) and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems
• Proficient knowledge of virtual creation / 3D CLO or equivalent 3D software. With Strong visual skills and the ability to transfer design ideas into digital file that factory can produce a garment from

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College or University degree in clothing technology and/or manufacturing or comparable education
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in garment/textile industry