Manager, Development App

adidas AG

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On-site
Garment construction knowledge
T1 supplier negotiation skills
Predictive costing and budgeting
The role involves managing the entire product development lifecycle from seasonal kickoff through to commercialization while ensuring on-time delivery within margin parameters

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing the entire product development lifecycle from seasonal kickoff through to commercialization while ensuring on-time delivery within margin parameters.
  • Candidates must effectively negotiate with Tier 1 suppliers and validate costing information to align target prices with product designs without sacrificing aesthetics.
  • The position requires rigorous oversight of quality standards, including evaluating prototypes for compliance with safety regulations and managing size set approvals.

Matching Summary

The role involves managing the entire product development lifecycle from seasonal kickoff through to commercialization while ensuring on-time delivery within margin parameters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Garment construction knowledge
  • T1 supplier negotiation skills
  • Predictive costing and budgeting
  • Prototype fit and material testing
  • AD/BOM data management
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation research capabilities
  • Strong IT and PMS proficiency
  • International travel willingness
  • Fluent English communication
  • Strategic brand vision alignment

Key Requirements

  • College degree in clothing technology or manufacturing
  • Minimum 4 years garment industry experience
  • Knowledge of production garment construction

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