Manager Materials Operations

adidas; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas seeks an experienced supply chain leader to drive T2 operations across development, commercialization and production. You will monitor supplier performance, implement processes, and ensure quality standards while coordinating cross-functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global teams, risk mitigation, and coaching a reporting team to deliver on prototypes and bulk orders, upholding adidas values of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• University degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Textile Technology or Business Management preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of work experience in apparel development or production is preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and analytical skills with a global mindset.

Responsibilities

• Owns T2 operations and supplier performance across development, commercialization and production stages.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Implement processes and policies at T2s and monitor compliance.
• Ensure high quality and timely prototype and bulk order fulfilment.
• Coach and develop the reporting team and promote talent growth.

Skills

Communication

People management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Growth mindset

MS Office

Analytics

ERP/MRP know-how

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Textile Technology

Business Management

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Purpose

Key player in driving our vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Lead operational activity and drive performance at assigned T2's. Support material development & product commercialization efforts to ensure adidas objectives are met. Develop, coach and grow reporting team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for T2 operations and supplier performance across development, commercialization, & production stages at assigned T2's.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify potential risks & coordinate mitigation efforts, initiating improvement plans as needed.
• Implement processes & policies at assigned T2's; onboard new ones; monitor compliance.
• Ensure company quality standards are effectively implemented and promote best practice sharing.
• Ensure accurate, high quality and timely execution of prototype sample and bulk order fulfilment.
• Coordinate counter development activities at assigned T2's.
• Drive cross-functional, supply chain-oriented initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Demonstrate partnership by regularly soliciting feedback from T2's; identify and elevate internal improvement opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional, supply chain-oriented initiatives as directed by leadership.
• Role model brand values and foster a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Team: develop and coach team members, identify and grow key talent, build and establish succession plans.

Key Relationships

• Global Sourcing: Sourcing Operations, Costing, Materials, Engineering & Manufacturing Innovation, Allocation and Planning, Quality
• Global Operations: Sustainability Strategy, Global Strategy & Programs, Global Product Supply, Product Operations, Supply Chain Management
• Global Legal: Global Social & Environmental Affairs
• Product Operations: Business Unit Operations
• External stakeholders: T2 and T3 leadership
• Government & None-Governmental Organizations (NGO)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• Solid people, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills; strong overall business acumen.
• Functionally and technically sound team player with proven track record delivering results.
• Possess growth mindset and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, Analytics and ERP/MRP a plus.
• Fluent in English communication, knowledge of another language (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Bahasa, or German) an advantage.

Requisite Education and Experience

• University degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Textile Technology or Business Management is preferred.
• Minimum 3~5 years work experience, related industry is preferred.
• Experience in apparel Development and Production is an advantage.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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