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Adidas Director, Materials Scouting
Experience: 10-years
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loacation Shanghai, SH, , China
loacation Shanghai, SH, ....China

Purpose: Leading material scouting & adopting initiatives across Asia. Driving the validation of new material concepts, managing pilot programs, and co-creating long-term development roadmaps. Bridging materials capability gaps cross region, while effectively balancing opportunities and risks to align with the strategic objectives of the Material Sourcing team. Key Responsibilities: Lead material technology scouting initiatives to identify and validate innovative technology concepts that significantly enhance product development capabilities. Establish and strengthen material scouting capabilities in assigned region across the industry, enhancing the potential of multi-sourcing flexibility and resilience supply chain. Drive the validation of new material concepts and generate advanced material technologies through research and implementation, ensuring alignment with current market trends and evolving consumer demands. Oversee and manage material scouting pilot programs at selected Tier 2/3/4 suppliers, facilitating effective testing and scaling of new material concepts to ensure successful integration into production processes. Lead strategic benchmarking of industry standards to pinpoint key areas for improvement, while analysing existing products and market trends to inform high-level decisions regarding material sourcing and development. Co-create and manage long-term material development roadmaps in collaboration with HQ material team, ensuring alignment with brand strategic objectives. Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive assigned projects as necessary to ensure alignment and successful execution of brand strategic objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including material suppliers, industry partners, and internal counterparts, to foster scouting collaboration. Develop and coach team members, identifying key talent while establishing robust succession plans to ensure a strong leadership pipeline. 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. Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace. Key Relationships: HQ material teams T2/3/4 suppliers Material planning Material operations Material innovation scaling Sustainability Manufacturing Innovation Knowledge, Transferrable Skills & Abilities : L eadership qualities that contribute to achieving the company’s strategic objectives and personal development goals Proven management skills and team responsibilities with large intercultural teams Apparel/ materials industry expertise Strong project management, problem solving knowledge and skills Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills Strong ability to network and collaborate with multiple stakeholders Fluent in English both written and spoken Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree, preferred study of Textile Engineering, or other material related field 10+ years of apparel materials development related experience and/or an equivalent combination education and experience 3+ years of people management experience

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