Senior Manager Footwear Developer, Creation Center Tokyo
adidas AG
Tokyo, Japan
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Expert knowledge of footwear creation process
Manage team of product developers
Oversee costing and quality standards
The Senior Manager Footwear Developer at adidas AG in Tokyo will lead a team of product developers to ensure the successful creation of footwear products, maintaining quality and aligning with business goals. The position requires a strong understanding of the footwear development process, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee multiple aspects of product creation
Job Summary
You will lead a team of product developers to complete the footwear product creation process while ensuring deadlines, costing KPIs, and quality standards are met.
The role requires acting as an advocate for footwear product integrity by collaborating with business units, designers, suppliers, and liaison offices to uphold quality standards.
You will manage material development, costing processes, and team budgets to ensure business unit objectives and category margin targets are achieved.
Matching Summary
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The Senior Manager Footwear Developer at adidas AG in Tokyo will lead a team of product developers to ensure the successful creation of footwear products, maintaining quality and aligning with business goals. The position requires a strong understanding of the footwear development process, excellent communication skills, and the ability to oversee multiple aspects of product creation.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Expert knowledge of footwear creation process
Manage team of product developers
Oversee costing and quality standards
Nice-to-have
Growth mindset and continuous learning
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Experience managing teams is an advantage
Key Requirements
Minimum 4 years footwear product development experience
University degree in manufacturing, engineering, or biomechanics