Sr. Manager, Product Creation Sportswear (apparels) - Creation Center Vietnam

adidas AG

Vietnam
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Extensive apparel product knowledge
Apparel development and sourcing experience
T1 and t2 supplier relationship management
** adidas AG is seeking a Senior Manager for Product Creation in Sportswear, based in their Creation Center in Vietnam. The role involves managing apparel operations, ensuring alignment across functions, and driving efficiency in the product creation process while fostering collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on establishing and managing Sportswear & Training apparel operations in Asia to ensure strategic alignment with business unit directions.
  • Candidates will drive efficiency and margins by leveraging factory proximity and collaborating on technical aspects, material strategy, and speed to market.
  • The position requires managing cross-functional interactions with Design, Marketing, Sourcing, and suppliers to deliver new material and design innovation while meeting profitability objectives.

Matching Summary

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** adidas AG is seeking a Senior Manager for Product Creation in Sportswear, based in their Creation Center in Vietnam. The role involves managing apparel operations, ensuring alignment across functions, and driving efficiency in the product creation process while fostering collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive apparel product knowledge
  • Apparel development and sourcing experience
  • T1 and T2 supplier relationship management
  • Material strategy and cost optimization
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Fast-paced creation environment adaptability
  • Innovative process redefinition skills
  • Strong analytical and numerical negotiation abilities
  • International travel capability for supplier visits

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years related experience
  • University degree or equivalent education
  • Experience in Apparel Development and Sourcing
  • Marketing experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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