Adidas Jobs Director Vendor Operations Apparel

February 18, 2018 admin

Adidas Jobs Director Vendor Operations Apparel: Manage the relationship between adidas Group and Group/Regional Strategic vendor and/or Core/Specialist vendors. Lead the overall business of the Operation Center/designated factory or factory groups ensuring that adidas Group apparel objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end operations in the vendors (including all vendor Country of Origins), to ensure product creations (including development, material, costing, quality) are met by the company standards and objectives
Build and maintain close working relationships with the supplier management teams to ensure quick resolution of issues as well as engage them in the overall company strategy
Own all KPI performance of the managed vendors
Provide input and regular update of information necessary for allocation to support the allocation process
Drive company supply chain initiatives, programs and projects (such as ME, CI, GASA, and T1/T2 alignment) to improve apparel and supplier capabilities
Drive continuous improvement techniques and tools as well as challenge existing standards and procedures in order to be industry leading
Ensure all operations comply with relevant local laws respecting human rights, health and safety of all employees and environment
Continually develop a strong team and foster teamwork between internal and T1 teams.
Build a lean and effective organisation structure. Ensure adequate training and development is in place to meet the needs of the organisation. Take a leading role in succession planning developing our future talents internally wherever possible with local hires

Key Relationships

Supplier Senior Management
Brand Operations
Production and Planning
Costing
SEA
Global Supply Planning
Manufacturing Innovation
Transport, Logistics and Customs

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Management experience, including leading, developing and motivating people and building effective teams
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Strategic thinking and result orientation
Strong understand of the apparel business
Strong planning & organizing skills
Pro-active approach and thinking outside of the box
Fluent in English, written and verbal

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications