PURPOSE

• 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.
• Support initiatives and projects which elevate the competitiveness of the supply base, allowing
it to deliver adequate products and excelling in manufacturing efficiency performance.
• Measure and evaluate product, process and people status and propagate new manufacturing
ideas and technologies that that bring competitive advantage.
• Support the acceleration of a digitally connected industry–leading supply base, with integrated
mature processes and systems, supporting adidas Digital Maturity roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Engineering & Manufacturing Innovation projects across all pillars of Product and
Methods, Process and People, to deliver measurable & sustainable increase in
manufacturing efficiency, quality and speed.
• Ensure that Lean Manufacturing Principles are maintained with all projects and that Lean
Manufacturing metrics are continuously tracked.
• Support multi-dimensional events across all product types, to identify short term, mid-term
and long-term efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Partner with machine manufacturers and attend industry trade fairs to keep up to date on
industry technology development impacting productivity. Transfer knowledge into
productivity improvement efforts across responsible factories.
• Communicate progress throughout the adidas Sourcing organization and assist building a
platform for knowledge transfer. (SME, WME, etc.)
• Perform SPIKE criteria evaluations at all suppliers for SPIKE June and December
milestones.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an
inclusive workplace.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global Sourcing: Operations and Functional Teams
• Global Supply Planning
• Other Global Functions teams
• External stakeholders: Sourcing Suppliers, Machinery, Technology and Software solutions vendors
• Industry forums and organizations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Visionary thinking with up-to-date knowledge of where industry is trending towards
• Innovative mindset and highly self-motivated
• Broad background in Industrial Engineering technology and application
• Strong knowledge and experience in Lean 6 Sigma practices and training techniques
• Strong project management, analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong influencing, people, presentation and communication skills
• Proven ability in leading multidimensional teams
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong Microsoft office skill

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree in Industrial Engineering or related areas
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience