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Senior Manager, Product Creation Apparel

The position is based in Shanghai and will require to work at Ningbo at least 2 days a week.

PURPOSE

  • Act as a key player in Global Sourcing to achieve the vision of being: Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized, Cleanest Supply Base in the industry
  • Drive: Development and commercialization; Product integrity and manufacturability; Create to Value (CTV); Performance to target FOB for all products in assigned categories

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead development/commercialization for assigned category(ies) ensuring fit, comfort, design integrity, performance, perceived value, manufacturability, and quality exceed customer expectations
  • Oversee direct development process between HQ/Creation Center and Tier 1 factory
  • Manage cross-functional sourcing teams to prioritize product integrity and CTV
  • Build and maintain relationships with factory development leaders to upgrade category competence, enhance innovation and technical expertise
  • Exhibit strong “product eyes” and sports competence to influence product direction
  • Make decisions within defined development/commercialization scope
  • Provide input for directives in development and commercialization
  • Influence HQ teams (Design, Marketing, Brand Ops, Quality) and external parties; drive change using principle-centered approach aligned with adidas Standards
  • Ensure compliance with adidas Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements
  • Develop and coach team for high performance standards, appropriate skill sets, and strong succession planning
  • Role model leadership to foster Diversity, Equity & Inclusion culture

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

  • Internal: Global Sourcing (Manufacturing, Costing, Material, Planning, Product Quality, Testing & Compliance, E&MI); Global Brands (HQ Product Teams: Design, Marketing, Brand Ops); Global Operations; Other Global Functions (Social & Environmental Affairs, Government Affairs)
  • External: Sourcing Suppliers (Factory development/commercialization heads, sample room heads, T2/T3 suppliers)

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Expertise in development & commercialization; ability to drive LO/regional projects within defined scope
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent influencing, presentation, and communication skills
  • Proven leadership of multidimensional teams
  • Fluent in English (written & spoken)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • University degree in engineering or related field
  • Minimum 7+ years of relevant industry experience with technical and managerial capability
  • Experience in pattern engineering, product creation, mold making, grading, materials processing

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Senior Manager, Product Creation Apparel

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Product Development & Operations
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  537421
Date:  Nov 18, 2025
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