Manager Development Accessories & Gear, Creation Center Tokyo - Development, Golf

adidas AG

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Manage product development process
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers
Ensure target price and product designs aligned
Manage the product development process for assigned styles from seasonal kick off through to commercialization

Job Summary

  • Manage the product development process for assigned styles from seasonal kick off through to commercialization.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to provide effective transition from brief/design through to development “buy-ready” commercialisation, on time, within the agreed margin parameter and at the required quality standards.
  • Researches innovation from market or supply chain as far as garment construction, pattern/fit, embellishment, trims.

Matching Summary

Manage the product development process for assigned styles from seasonal kick off through to commercialization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage product development process
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers
  • Ensure target price and product designs aligned
  • Evaluate prototypes for compliance
  • Material and accessory testing
  • Research innovation from market or supply chain

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication and negotiation skills
  • Understanding of brand vision and strategy
  • Cross functional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years of work experience
  • College or University degree
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Strong IT skills (MS Office)

Work Rights

Not specified

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