Purpose :
To guarantee the continuous success of the Sourcing organization, we need to identify, and mentor, potential candidates to senior operation positions
Key Responsibilities:
To learn and actively participate to the basic roles and responsibilities associated with the key Sourcing Operation functions: Product Creation (including Costing, Materials, and Product Testing), Tactical and Production Planning, Manufacturing (including Quality and ME). Successfully intern in these roles and participate as active member to the Teams’ success.
Impact on Business – Provide a pool of highly capable individuals ready to step in key positions when necessary Customer/Suppliers/Third Parties – Shadowing the SOM in most of his/her interactions, while participating to the Team daily duties, interacts with the same group as the SOM. As part of the daily duties, the Associate needs to understand the functions and R&R, provide concrete support to the assigned Departments, report to mentor (SOM) on a regular basis and receive coaching. Leadership/Management Responsibilities – Capable to take functional and project leadership under SOM guidance; should be considered by others within the Team as “role model” for higher roles within the organization. Innovation and Change –Create attitude for change, and bring new ideas to the Teams.
Key Relationships:
SOM, SMPC, SMM, Costing Manager, Materials Manager, ME, Quality Teams, HQ Teams T1 management and various levels of the assigned departments
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Technical skills (manufacturing, planning, project management, industrial engineering, materials engineering, biomechanical or sport science preferred) Communication skills (presentation, efficient note taking, computer literate) Analytical skills, reporting and data collection Open mind, passionate about sports
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for world citizens with a passion for excellence, an open and inquisitive mind and passion for sports. Talented individuals, willing to learn, are fitting this job, which requires attention to details, curiosity, spirit of observation and discipline. No previous work experience required but preferred. Vocational training (preferred in a multinational organization), MA in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or MBA preferred. Multiple language skills: fluent English -written and spoken- required; German, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia an advantage. Flexibility and willingness to relocate at Company’s request.
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 – the 3Cs: CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION and CREATIVITY.
CONFIDENCE allows athletes to make quick decisions on the field, to reach higher. For us at adidas confidence means acknowledging that we don’t have all the answers. But we are willing to take risks, we try new things. And if we fail, then this is part of our learning – it helps us improve. COLLABORATION . Every elite athlete relies on partners: coaches, teammates, and nutritionists. We, too, know that we are stronger together. Winning as one team takes open and candid dialogue, inclusiveness and trust in each other’s abilities and talents. Being the best sports company in the world takes CREATIVITY . No great athlete succeeds by copying their predecessors’ training plans and strategies. We have to be open to new ideas, explore, gain an edge and stand out. Only then can we succeed.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
