Back to jobsCollaborate with internal and external interfaces such as Design, Creation Center Product Development, Material Sourcing, Quality and Suppliers to identify strategic Material Management information needs and develop tools and reports that enable Product teams to make fact based, faster material and product decisions.
Ensure availability and accuracy of materials data in internal administration system (technical data, cost, toolbox, lifecycle)
Identify suitable sources for new material and enable dual material developments according to sourcing strategy and in line with garment allocation, support LO sourcing on counter developments.
Interact and guide Tier 2 suppliers (fabric mill and/or trim supplier) to translate the design vision into new, innovative material which meet commercial needs of the brand
Initiate and monitor all seasonal material developments (work together with Tier 2 suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and Advanced Creation) and be responsible for initial material price negotiations and proto sampling yardage bookings with suppliers during development stage
Invoice Handling and Management for fabric and proto development bookings
Ensure that all selected materials are tested and released by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines and adidas quality standards
Color Management and Lab Dip Management with Tier 2 (fabric mill and/or trim supplier)
Provide material related risk management analysis by category and lead all activities on proactive risk management by taking relevant decisions on material/supplier changes.
Cooperate with cross-functional team to create a focused material toolbox and provide guidance on how to improve material efficiencies
Continuous improvement through regular consolidation and verification of materials library for cross functional communities, enforce material sharing where possible
Drive department internal process management and continuous improvement of all material development processes globally.
Develop and execute regular reports of material management data focusing on material usage reports across our key material types and categories.
Collaborate with horizontal teams and interact with relevant IT owners to ensure alignment between systems and process needs.
Create, maintain, and communicate Material relevant timelines. Ensure representation of Materials key milestones in Product Creation Calendars.
Represent the Materials team in cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Establish and provide latest information/research on material trends to the respective Business Units/ categories also by gathering input from internal stakeholders, fairs, supplier meetings, apparel material show etc.
Responsible for working with horizontal teams to translate the innovation and sustainable concepts to Business plan in Business units.
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Senior Materials Developer APPAREL - Sports Performance (m/f/d)
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