Purpose:  

• Lead and manage all project activities within sourcing country to optimize products for highest efficient manufacturing by use of automation systems and best production process utilization.
• Implement consistently throughout all suppliers within sourcing country the Group product creation principles created for high efficient and high quality manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Drive manufacturing efficiency by implementing projects and process to optimize seasonally selected range of products for use of available automation systems and most streamlined production process, while maintaining product quality and performance integrity.
• Establish & track productivity performance of seasonally selected key projects. Analyse performance data and initiate follow up action accordingly when necessary.
• Manage and support the continuous increase in adoption of automation technologies according to ME Footwear strategy.
• Implement adidas Group product creation principles of “simplify, standardize, modularize and enable automation” in all product creation centres with focus on seasonally selected key product ranges.
• Collaborate actively to identify opportunities and run projects with relative Group functions in Sourcing and HQ Brand Operations such as Quality, Materials, Costing, PCT, Planning, and others as business develops.
• Facilitates and run cross functional events, workshops and training sessions with all internal and external stakeholder in the product creation process.
• Create seasonally best practice creation documentation and showcase examples for circulation to all product creation teams at factories, Sourcing LO teams and HQ category teams.
• Support setting up platform for best practice and showcase exchanges.
• Collaborate actively with peers across other sourcing location, exchange ideas & best practice examples and adopt best practices within area of responsibility.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Excellence Apparel and A&G team to identify opportunities and learnings to be adopted for continuous drive in manufacturing efficiencies.

Key Relationships:

• Management teams, Footwear Sourcing
• Development & Commercialization Teams, Footwear Sourcing
• Product Creation Teams, Brand Operations
• ME FW teams located in HQ.
• T1 and T2 business partners
• Machinery, Chemical & Technology vendors

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge and experience in product creation & engineering. Strong product eyes for product understanding product functional requirements.
• Strong project management skills, able to lead several cross functional projects with diverse project teams.
• Innovative and creative, challenges status quo
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill with all levels of business
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with different departments and functions via phone, written communication and in person.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

• University degree preferably in Sports Science, Design or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years shoes making, product development or production experience in Footwear industry.
• Proven manufacturing expert / product creation master.
• Training/Certification in Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma tools an advantage.
• Experience in at least 2 other functions/area beside product creation (e.g. Product Costing, Materials Development, Production or Factory Operations Management)​

Contact: Please feel free contact Ms Jess

• Email: Jess.nguyen@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel 08 3915 4343 Ext 200 

Purpose:  

• Manage the implementation of the sustainability roadmap with the internal and external stakeholders with a primary focus on chemical management.      

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with SEA, manage the local implementation of the chemical management program for Footwear T2 suppliers.
• Provide training to build suppliers’ capabilities on chemical management.
• Support the implementation of chemical management audit program with the local Footwear T2 suppliers in coordination with the SEA team. 
• Work with local Footwear T2 suppliers to ensure disclosure of chemical usage in line with the chemical management program. 
• Work with suppliers to conduct trials and pilot activities to validate alternative chemical formulations and communicate results to internal stakeholders. 
• Work with suppliers to manage the implementation of tools for assessment of suppliers’ chemical formulations to facilitate adoption of preferred chemistry.  
• Support the implementation of Sustainable Material Tracking Tool (SMTT) with local suppliers and the Material Sourcing team for relevant materials.
• Engage with local T2 and T3 suppliers to collect feedback and inputs to support the development of the sustainability roadmap and chemical management targets.    
• Conduct training for local Footwear T2 and T3 suppliers to educate them on the sustainability programs and adidas group requirements.
• Maintain strong network of relationships with T2 and T3 suppliers, and industry organizations to build knowledge base for sustainability topics. 
• Act as the technical expert to advise internal teams and suppliers on chemical formulations related to footwear material manufacturing processes. 

Key Relationships: 

• Supplier Management
• Brand Operations / MDI
• Apparel and A&G sustainability counterparts
• LO Development and Materials Teams
• FW Quality
• Social and Environmental Affairs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking and result orientation
• Knowledge of chemistry related to footwear material manufacturing. 
• Strong Project Management and organizational skills
• Pro-active approach and thinking outside of the box
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Prerequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year college or university degree preferably in Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Health.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in related field. 

​Contact: Please feel free contact Ms Jess

• Email: Jess.nguyen@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel 08 3915 4343 Ext 200 

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• University degrees in Business Management. Electrical Engineer background a plus

Job Related Experience:

• 10+ years of sales and/or business development experience, preferably in electrical sales or channel sales.
• Experience in P&L management
• Relevant market and business trends, business environment analysis and identification of business opportunity

Business Understanding:

• Commercial / Sales  profile with excellent understanding of markets, customers and channels

Others:

• Good command of spoken and written English. Computer literate and presentation skills
• Demonstrates strong personal leadership in line with our values
• People and talent management experience
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Ability to influence and convince
• Effective at building networks, internally and externally

Contact: Please feel free contact  Ms Susan: 

• Email: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel: 08 39 15 43 43 Ext 115

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and training that provides knowledge, skills and abilities required 

Working Experience: 

• Minimum of  3 years of relevant experience in payroll
• Previous accounting systems, HRIS and/or employee benefits management experience is a plus
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, time management and computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal, spoken and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Motivated and driven personality

Please feel free contact  Ms Susan: susan.ho@firstrecruitment-asia.com; 08 39 15 43 43