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New York, NY
Assistant Manager Materials
New York, NY
Boyle-Schinner
New York, NY
Assistant Manager Materials
  • Understands and upholds the principals of Bill 168 which prohibit domestic violence, workplace violence, and workplace harassment
  • Communicate adidas policies and procedures to T2 suppliers to create VAP (Vendor approval process/ New T2 release processing
  • Follows and implements the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Sec. 25 –duties of the employer, Sec. 26 –additional duties of the employer, Sec 27- duties of a supervisor, Sec. 28 – duties of a worker
  • Build effective communication between adidas sourcing, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers and lead supply chain initiatives to optimize material sourcing regarding material deliveries, qualities and services
  • Monitor SCP ( Supplier Certification Program) performance for T2 suppliers
  • Manage the color process with T2- color rings
  • Ensures adherence to established quality, safety and housekeeping standards
Detroit, MI
Assistant Manager, Materials
Detroit, MI
Fahey Group
Detroit, MI
Assistant Manager, Materials
  • Follow supplier SCP performance and business volume to target best-performing key suppliers for material developments
  • Work in partnership with T1, T2, and T3 suppliers to develop material concepts based on specific requests from HQ or factory-based development teams
  • Assist Material Manager to maximize material supply excellence and competitiveness through communication with Tier 2 vendors
  • Ensure that material developments undertaken by factory development or materials teams follow adidas group local and global material strategy
  • Development team at Liaison Office
  • Establish and enforce Customer Service policies to ensure 100% Customer Delivery is met
  • Develop relationship with industry and governmental organizations, and Tier 3 suppliers to advance material technology
present
San Francisco, CA
Senior Manager, Materials
San Francisco, CA
Ryan-Wiegand
present
San Francisco, CA
Senior Manager, Materials
present
  • Develop performance measurement systems including key performance indicators to drive excellence in materials management
  • Provide performance feedback, both formally & informally, to direct reports
  • Select, develop, and evaluate managers and individual contributors
  • Hands on management
  • Work closely with customers and other UCT sites to transition materials for new products
  • Support ACE/continuous improvement processes and initiatives for functional areas of responsibility
  • Utilize current and/or newly developed planning tools and processes to optimize inventories and minimize E&O exposure
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Material Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Material Engineering
Florida International University
Bachelor’s Degree in Material Engineering
Skills Skills
  • Ability to build and develop a strong team
  • Ability to establish credibility throughout the organization and engage others to ensure the most effective materials management solutions
  • Ability to multitask
  • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP applications and MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of wireless manufacturing, distribution, and RLR
  • Demonstrated ability to manage supply/demand forecasting and execution in a dynamic high volume / high mix supply chain
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
  • Experience working with a commercially recognizable MRP and/or Advanced Planning System is
  • Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • Understands business implications of decisions. Exhibits “Customer Top of Mind.”
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Manager, Materials Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead end to end operations in the supplier group of dedicated T2, including material product creation, delivery, standards, and costing targets established by senior management; accountable for key performance indicators
  • Work with management and suppliers to implement supply chain initiatives as introduced by GSP, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Sourcing and others
  • Partner with T2 supply base to manage and provide solutions on Materials Quality issues in development and bulk production
  • Oversee implementation of quality management and certification programs to ensure compliance by supply base
  • Work with suppliers’ technical team to ensure that bulk production mirrors the expectations set down in Range Management System
  • Provide technical assessments of current and/or proposed material suppliers to determine manufacturing capability and ability to deliver the appropriate quality on-time (with detailed recommendations for changes)
  • Supervise the execution of Laboratory accreditation scheme between official accreditor and supplier in conjunction with Technical Services
  • Proven success in apparel operations environment
  • Diploma or degree in Business, Manufacturing, or Clothing Technology, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in the Apparel/Textiles field
  • At least 7-8 years progressive work experience in related field
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Senior Manager Materials Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide input regarding market trends and opportunities for sustainable materials and chemicals management, and likely activities of key competitors to cross-functional product creation teams
  • Work on a long-term sustainability and communication strategy for all stakeholders and business units to ensure transparency about projects while also working with Sourcing for the environmental, chemical, and social footprint of materials
  • Ensure a smooth implementation of new processes (where applicable) by managing project planning, roll-out and trainings within the context of the project for stakeholders, business units and where needed for the T1, T2 and T3. For example PFC-free, DryDye, ZDC, BCI, Higg Index, and DMF-free production for synthetics
  • Communicate and train cross-functional teams on research and development findings and opportunities
  • Provide technical and commercial advise and consult the x-functional teams regarding sustainable materials (and processes) and chemicals management
  • Ensures all legal requirements (e.g. for new materials, suppliers, external organizations etc.) are covered and consult legal department where needed
  • Establishes processes for nomination of key chemical finishes for our materials, to ensure that we meet our environmental responsibility goals and the performance expectation s of our customers
  • Manage the implementation of supply chain driven sustainable materials or processes such as PFC-free, bluesign, DryDye, BCI, recycled Polyester and DMF-free production technology, as well as supporting the Marketing driven implementations
  • Lead the research and development efforts for innovative sustainable technologies in close collaboration with sourcing, the adidas Innovation Team (aiT), and key suppliers
  • Implement the strategy and initiatives related to the environmental Group strategy from an Apparel materials perspective by creating business cases / documentation / presentations and managing projects
  • Represent adidas at environmental materials and chemistry related conferences and manage the relationship with external organizations and business partners
  • Be the representative of MDI Footwear in x-functional/divisional environmental and chemicals management projects
  • Act as a consultant in environmental materials and chemistry topics for the adidas group
  • Expert knowledge about textile finishing technology and trends in green/sustainable chemistry
  • Strong understanding of apparel material production processes (natural and synthetic textiles, finishes, films, coatings, and embellishments) and the associated inputs and cost structure
  • Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives to senior management
  • Four year college or university degree with a focus on materials technology, apparel materials development and production, or Product/Project Management
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in the apparel industry with emphasis in apparel material development
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Manager Materials Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

  • Chemical, industrial or process engineer
  • Strong understanding of footwear and material manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of chemistry related to footwear manufacturing
  • Fluent in English, verbal and written
  • Understanding of footwear material production processes (natural and synthetic textiles, finishes, films, coatings, and embellishments) and the associated chemical inputs and cost structure
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Footwear, Chemistry, Sustainability, or related field
  • College or University degree in Chemistry/Textile Chemistry/Textile Technology
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Manager Materials Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong understanding of apparel and material manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of chemistry related to apparel manufacturing
  • Expert knowledge about textile finishing chemistry and technology as well as trends in green and sustainable chemistry
  • Understanding of apparel material production processes (natural and synthetic textiles, finishes, films, coatings, and embellishments) and the associated chemical inputs and cost structure
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Apparel, Chemistry, Sustainability, or related field
  • Experience working with Far East material suppliers preferable
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Assistant Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work in partnership with T1, T2, and T3 suppliers to develop material concepts based on specific requests from HQ or factory-based development teams
  • Lead seasonal collections of new materials from Tier 2 suppliers to support the Material Road Show and Material Toolbox selection at LO base
  • Monitor industry trends and technical advancements and collaborate with suppliers for application into footwear materials that make a difference for product team
  • Support ait material development needs and ensure seamless transfer of new technologies from ait to in-line
  • Develop relationship with industry and governmental organizations, and Tier 3 suppliers to advance material technology
  • Coordinate the efforts of factory material teams to maximize material development potential and share progress to avoid duplication within the factories
  • Ensure that material developments undertaken by factory development or materials teams follow adidas group local and global material strategy
  • Use material expertise and coordinate with Lab to improve material sourcing and quality where appropriate
  • Follow supplier SCP performance and business volume to target best-performing key suppliers for material developments
  • Support material initiatives in your area and share progress with other factories
  • Bachelor’s degree( BA or BS), prefer study of Textile engineering, Polymer chemistry or other material-related field
  • Understand of technical and functional footwear processes
  • Minimum 4 years of footwear materials related experience ( especially leather, textile, synthetic leather) and/or an equivalent combination education and experience
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Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Enterprise-wide standardization of materials management structure, roles, responsibilities
  • SAP interface strategy and best practice development and deployment
  • Requirements planning for integrated 3rd party logistics
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Senior Manager Materials Leather Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

  • Approval of Tier leather suppliers in collaboration with local Materials teams to meet strategic objectives and ensure they represent adidas Group values
  • Ensure delivery and quality performance of suppliers and objectively monitor performance using SCP and FACT data. Work with suppliers and T1 to support collaborative approach to improving performance
  • Negotiation and tracking of material costs for leather suppliers. Optimize value by appropriate application of competition and consolidation principles for the supply of leather
  • Execute on a regional level Strategic Sourcing initiatives for leather using the MCP and MAP consolidation programs and T1 nomination program to maximize value and reduce complexity
  • In collaboration with LO and HQ product creation, lead development and commercialization of innovative new material concepts and applications through partnership with T2 suppliers
  • Communicate HQ and leather market trend information to suppliers to inform seasonal collections of potential variable materials. Prepare and send collections according to HQ requirements
  • Proactively monitors leather supplier capacity constraints, provides guidance on forecasting and usage of BOMX report information. Maintains a view on the regional supply and demand situation for leather
  • Maintain material data and price accuracy in PDM and PLM systems through gatekeeping and upload processes to provide accurate BOM information to support product specification, costing, and forecasting
  • Provides authoritative technical guidance to materials, product creation, and T1 teams for leather
  • Resolve critical leather quality issues with T1 and T2 suppliers throughout the Asia Region
  • While the primary focus of this position is leather, responsibility for other material segments may be assigned as appropriate
  • Strong understanding of raw material and footwear manufacturing processes
  • Specific knowledge of leather manufacturing processes, quality standards, and SATRA SUMM grading methodology
  • Good understanding of costing principles
  • Analytical skills for problem solving and for creation, planning and delivering of project work
  • Strong leadership and management skills to effectively direct team function to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • University degree with major in Business or Technical field
  • 5-10 years working experience in footwear industry
  • Fluent in English both written and spoken. Other Asian language is a plus
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Assistant Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist Material Manager to maximize material supply excellence and competitiveness through communication with Tier 2 vendors
  • Communicate adidas policies and procedures to T2 suppliers to create VAP (Vendor approval process/ New T2 release processing
  • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year College or university, prefer study of polymer chemistry, textile engineering, or other material-related field
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Assistant Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Facilitates a robust department structure by assisting in effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs
  • Aids in developing and executing an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry/ field related benchmarking and trends
  • Collects, collects and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the department
  • Facilitates effective communication through department meetings and an open door philosophy
  • Aids in department budget preparation, approval and attainment
  • Facilitates all warehouse operations to effectively maintain inventory accuracy at all times ensuring minimal product on the production floor at all times
  • Ensures material planning personnel utilizes MRP system product release and delivery
  • Involvement in the incident/accident investigation program, determine root causes, corrective actions and following up to ensure completion
  • Ensure that 5S standards are enforced
  • 3 to less than 5 years of work related experience
  • Coaches / Mentors
  • Resolves Conflict
  • Takes Risk
  • Effective Delegation Skills
  • Focuses on Continuous Improvement
  • Negotiates
  • Results Orientated
  • Decisive
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Senior Manager, Materials Costing Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and implement costing frameworks, tools and processes to ensure and improve competitive and predictive costing strategies
  • Coordinate the effective application of those costing strategies throughout the region and to enforce standardized costing processes and procedures
  • Consolidate costing data to ensure that deadlines are met in a timely manner and issues related to non-compliance of frameworks are identified and resolved
  • Coordinate and support roll out of costing initiatives (e.g. Material Derivative Pricing Policy) in line with strategic objectives
  • Ensure that key costing objectives and calendar milestones are effectively met and all required information is effectively communicated to stakeholders
  • Translate global costing guidelines to establish and drive costing strategy and standards with all LOs
  • Consolidate and analyze country, regional and global cost related information such as labor, trade, materials, etc. into data that is significant to be used strategically or predictively
  • Undertake research and be stay aware/informed on economic drivers and market dynamics that may affect cost and take necessary steps for mitigation
  • Translate costing initiatives into the development of GASA milestones
  • Strong analytical skills and financial modeling experience
  • Knowledge of apparel industry, specializing in product costing and product development
  • Ability to be proactive and anticipate problems/issues to address with feasible solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to express complex information in a easy to understand and influential manner
  • Ability to create and deliver effective and concise presentations to target audiences
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Undergraduate degree with emphasis in accounting, finance or business
  • Work experience in apparel manufacturing or sourcing is a benefit but not required
  • Regional costing experience is a benefit, but not required
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Assistant Manager Materials Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist Material Manager to maximize material supply excellence and competitiveness through communication with Tier 2 (T2) vendors
  • Monitor SCP ( Supplier Certification Program) performance for T2 suppliers
  • Manage the color process with T2- color rings
  • Sustainability program implementation with the T2
  • Support the Material Expert functions under LO responsibility
  • Understanding of technical and functional footwear processes
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Assistant Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervision of the India supplier base to reward innovation and promote a 60-30-10 division of key commodities based on OSE (Overall Supplier Effectiveness) performance
  • Promote innovative new material concepts to appropriate HQ and LO product development teams
  • Minimum 4 years footwear materials related experience (especially leather, textile, or polymer) and/or an equivalent combination of education or experience
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Senior Manager Materials Quality Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the apparel material technical and color quality operation regionally to ensure T2s operate efficiently and effectively to produce accurate test reports, color confirmation/evaluation and analysis to agreed upon timelines
  • Establish effective communication links with internal customers/business partners and external supplier to allow timely feedback and resolution of technical and quality issues and improvements
  • Align local T2 supply base to focus on continuous improvements and proactive measures to ensure top quality in development and bulk production. Ensure continuous improvements are rolled out and measured consistently in the region
  • Drive and develop recommendations and action plans to raise performance and industry practice relating to material quality application or innovation and process
  • Ensure agreement and consistency of execution of new projects and/or policies in material color and quality management across the supply chain and region
  • Oversee overall material test report and lab accreditation program for the region
  • Perform audits of T2 factory in the region for existing and new adidas Group suppliers in order to validate the manufacturing performances and capabilities required to meet adidas Group quality standards
  • Manage A-01 policy compliance from regional material suppliers to ensure alignment
  • Oversee implementation of quality management and certification programs to ensure compliance by supply base by reviewing LO proposed exceptions and resolving conflicts to ensure region alignment
  • Support Claims Desk to ensure timely and accurate information is provided to Technical Services
  • Keep up to date on new technologies and business practices so that plans can be developed and implemented to improve supplier performance
  • Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop a team
  • Ability to see color and score a 24 or better on the Munsell Color Test
  • Ability to problem solve with supply base to improve material and garment quality
  • Strong knowledge of apparel operations, particularly in raw materials management
  • Strong technical knowledge of fabric constructions and characteristics
  • Ability to proactively communicate on an ongoing basis with cross-functional teams
  • Advanced computer skills including the MS Office suite and the ability to quickly learn and use internal systems/software
  • Four year college or university degree with emphasis in apparel or textiles preferred
  • At least 6 years of related work experience in the textile or garment industry
  • Prior textile testing experience and or knowledge preferred
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Senior Manager Materials Sustainability Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide input regarding market trends and opportunities for sustainable materials, and likely activities of key competitors to cross-functional product creation teams
  • Ensure a smooth implementation of new processes (where applicable) by managing roll-out and trainings within the context of the project
  • Provide technical and commercial advise and consult the x-functional teams regarding sustainable materials and processes
  • Lead the research and development efforts for innovative sustainable technologies in close collaboration with sourcing and key suppliers
  • Ensure the availability of sustainable materials, which support the strategic marketing + design direction to enable commercial success while meeting the companies environmental targets
  • Implement the strategy and initiatives related to the environmental Group strategy from an apparel materials perspective by creating business cases / documentation / presentations and managing projects
  • Represent adidas at environmental materials related conferences and manage the relationship with external organizations and business partners
  • Be the representative of MDI apparel in x-functional/divisional environmental projects
  • Act as a consultant in environmental materials topics for the adidas group
  • Expert knowledge about manufacturing process, fabrics, mechanical and chemical treatments and the associated cost structure
  • Ability to create, plan and effectively deliver presentations in formal and informal settings
  • Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives to direct reports and senior management
  • Four year college or university degree with a focus on textiles and/or garment development and production
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in the textile industry with emphasis in apparel fabric development
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Manager Materials Innovation Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be the key consultant for material related questions for the respective material focus area
  • Lead innovation project in cooperation with material and material machinery suppliers
  • Pro actively initiate and drive Innovation projects and material developments and ensure their successful technical implementation and documentation
  • Lead all technical discussions related to the respective material focus area, steer the material innovation and development process and support material consolidation to improve material efficiency
  • Ensure availability of correct materials data in the material management system
  • Identify suitable sources for new material developments (aligned with material sourcing strategy) and guide suppliers to translate the design vision into new, innovative materials which meet commercial needs of the brand
  • Initiate and monitor all material developments for the respective material focus area (work together with suppliers, Sourcing, Quality and be responsible for initial material price negotiations with suppliers during development stage)
  • Cooperate with Creative Direction and the rest of the CF materials team to create a focused material offer that enables commercial success
  • Provide latest information on material innovation and newness by gathering innovative input from relevant fairs, supplier meetings, material shows and competitor analysis
  • Act as an expert and consultant to the BU x-functional teams regarding the respective material focus area
  • Initiate appropriate R+D lab and athlete testing to ensure quality and performance suitability of materials for intended end use
  • Translate technologies initiated by the futures team into commercially applicable materials
  • Ability to anticipate problems, offers solutions, and address issues with materials in order to meet the Design team’s aesthetic goals and financial targets
  • Minimum of 2-3 years work experience in the respective material industry (material or material machinery supplier)
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Manager Materials Innovation Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build and maintain a close relationship with interfaces such as Design (Creative direction), Marketing (horizontal concepts), vertical material teams, Material Sourcing, Quality, Suppliers and Futures Teams
  • Ensure that all selected materials are tested and approved by Materials Quality in accordance with applicable calendar timelines
  • Advanced communication skills, especially when interacting with different levels of business
  • Ability to cope with change
  • Fluent English (verbal and written)
  • Four year college or university degree in material engineering or comparable degree/education
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Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design, develop, and implement solutions for dramatically improving material flows through the factory using Lean Principles. The design includes material arrival at docks through staging for delivery to line-side locations. The focus will be on developing innovative new solutions for manufacturing that leverage automated systems
  • Ability to foster and develop a strong team of material handling personnel through selective recruitment, thorough and consistent on-boarding process, training, and coaching, and identification and addressing of competency gaps within team. Management of team includes proactively planning for labor needs in light of production ramp up, communicating job expectations, performing employee performance and objectives reviews, and managing team in alignment of company policies and procedures
  • Ability to meet materials operations financial objectives by preparing budgets, forecasting requirements, planning for capital expenditures, securing company property and assets, and analyzing and resolving inventory variances
  • Capable of defining material operations systems to include: developing processes for materials related activities, defining materials related aspects of new production lines, determining equipment needs and utilization, defining storage and material handling requirements, and ability to integrate and align physical processes with systematic processes
  • Drive improvements within material flow by planning layout and space requirements, reducing line impact, analyzing and reviewing product flow, and evaluating and proposing new equipment options
  • Support advanced trouble-shooting and improvement of existing warehouse management, inventory control, and material flow systems
  • Targeted goals include but not limited to
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Assistant Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Promote company culture and ensure discipline to all company policies and procedures
  • Supervises employees in the performance of their job, coordinates training to ensure employees know all aspects of their jobs, supports and provides direction through effective goals/objectives setting
  • Reinforces new processes and procedures as required to support changing business demands
  • Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and consistency , in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter
  • Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management by Walking Around
  • Ensures all warehouse operation/transactions are reflected in CMS
  • Ensures robust scheduling system is in place and utilized
  • Ensures confidentiality of all proprietary and human resources related information
  • Overtime and travel may be required
  • Identifies unsafe conditions and actions , ensuring all health and safety policies are followed
  • Establish and enforce Customer Service policies to ensure 100% Customer Delivery is met
  • Follows and implements the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Sec. 25 –duties of the employer, Sec. 26 –additional duties of the employer, Sec 27- duties of a supervisor, Sec. 28 – duties of a worker
  • Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts and hazardous conditions, ensuring all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed
  • Ensures adherence to established quality, safety and housekeeping standards
  • Reviews and adheres to all health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, policies and procedures
  • Responds immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects, incidents or non-compliance issues
  • Understands and upholds the principals of Bill 168 which prohibit domestic violence, workplace violence, and workplace harassment
  • Attends Environmental, Health and Safety training
  • Completion of community college diploma/certificate
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory Experience required
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Senior Manager Materials Accessories & Gears Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establishes strategic material direction for South Asia in accordance with the overall A&G sourcing material strategy
  • Enhances Vietnam local material capabilities and establishes Indonesia source base
  • Takes a proactive leadership role in ensuring the material supply base is driven with right process, procedures & technologies
  • Works with BU/Material counterparts to set sourcing material strategy, aligns with the overall A&G sourcing material strategy and market trends
  • Works closely with other different stakeholders: Hong Kong Souring Operations & Materials counterparts, Creation centers & Operation centers to deliver the sourcing needs and standards for markets
  • Manage internal team and external teams that are responsible for material sourcing
  • Manages material function across multiple locations in South Asia. Ensure organizational efficiency through effective motivation, training and development of direct reports
  • Ensures business relationships between adidas, Tier 1 suppliers and Tier 2 suppliers are maintained at the highest level of trust and integrity. Builds loyal, mutually beneficial strategic partnerships through teamwork and collaboration with T1/T2 suppliers
  • Sets realistic benchmarks (KPI’s) and motivates direct reports to improve the overall operational performance
  • Works closely with global quality team, understands quality expectations of A&G products, makes sure the corresponding material quality standards are delivered and implemented
  • Monitors commodities index fluctuation and ensures regular/seasonal update to Costing function. Plays a vital support role to Costing function in material price negotiation meetings
  • Takes the leadership for material relevant project, works with each T1 to make sure projects are successfully carried out/implemented; supports the internal projects, such as FLC, PLM, material sustainability & SPEED initiatives
  • Conducts regular Tier 1& 2 supplier meetings
  • Researches & introduces best practices from outside of our industry that could be applicable to accessories (hard & soft goods)
  • Strong understanding of raw material and manufacturing processes
  • General knowledge of sporting goods industry, accessories specific is a plus
  • Analytical & project management skills
  • Self-motivated and able to act independently
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Knowledge of PDM, PLM, and MS Office software
  • 5-10 years working experience in sporting goods industry
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Manager, Materials Optimization Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage raw material quality from planting through processing in order to ensure both the raw materials and finished product meet customer specifications
  • Coordinate supply networks in order to ensure continuity of supply for Company-owned operations and bottlers by building and maintaining key relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Monitor and lead ongoing reviews of existing vendors, industries, internal processes and customers in order to ensure continuity and quality of supply for KO system and customers
  • Develop analytical tools and reports (e.g. rate models, procurement models, inventory models, stewardship models) in order to manage supply chain performance
  • Coordinate suppliers, concentrate plant, production, R&D and product commercialization using technology (e.g., e-mails, fax, and teleconferences) and key business contacts in order to execute new product launches
  • Collaborate with Development Center associates on new products in order to identify and resolve potential issues with new ingredients required for new product launch
  • Establish guidelines for customers and suppliers in order to manage circumstances when demand exceeds capacity (e.g., prioritizing which customer receives shipments) by providing clear communications to all parties to advise them of the situation
  • Update order management systems (e.g., PRISM, SAP) with the latest product specifications and customized fulfillment information in order to facilitate specific customer product orders
  • Collaborate with New Products, Product Commercialization and Sales and Marketing teams by using standard communication tools (e.g., using product commercialization meetings, product update reports, field input) in order to increase forecast accuracy
  • Develop standards/specifications for quality, delivery time and lead-time for orders in order to ensure that the supply of the right products will meet anticipated demand
  • Manage and develop a team of 3-4 associates
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Manager / Materials Resource Managment Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reviews and monitors team efficiency in the procurement process including maximizing the number of lines per PO, ordering in case quantities at the correct price, and utilizing EDI order placement whenever possible
  • Reviews and analyzes ordered items to determine whether status change from non-stock to stock is warranted
  • Assures that department requisitions are reviewed for compliance with CHS's contractual agreement
  • Develops and implements regular call schedule to assigned customers by responsible staff
  • Coordinates the functions of contract conversion and contract compliance monitoring with the regional facility customers and ensures that the regional facilities receive a high level of customer satisfaction through accurate and timely support
  • Reviews processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency are maintained for the services provided
  • Assists assigned facilities in managing ongoing CSS contract conversions maximizing supply savings and contract compliance
  • Makes quarterly visits to assigned regional facilities to discuss contract conversions, contract compliance, issues, concerns and improvements
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Assistant Manager, Materials Costing Resume Examples & Samples

  • Understand the manufacturing process and support Materials Expert to establish/develop a material Costing Matrix/Cost breakdown by type of materials in order to get a reasonable and consistent price range for similar material product types from various material suppliers
  • 3-5 years Costing experience in footwear manufacturing
  • Some managerial skills is a plus, is able to lead and motivate the team members
  • Great skill on MS office application
  • Strong business sense and analytical skills
  • Fluent in English, written and verbal (Bulats level 2 or BEC intermediate equivalent)
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Senior Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proactively work with Senior Director-Future Footwear and Future Team Project Leads, in the effective planning, execution and coordination of internal and external projects and activities with regards to the engineering of advanced textile and material technologies. Make things happen
  • Self-motivated information seeker, with an ability to anticipate problems, offer solutions, and address issues in order to meet desired performance requirements according to project timelines
  • Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives to managers and colleagues
  • Manage material testing for identified/relevant performance aspects. Provide evaluation and interpretation of results and communicate them to the project team
  • Build and maintain communication and cooperation with relevant counterparts across departments, in order to ensure common approach/best practice regarding material performance testing and development
  • Knowledge of product creation process, from fabric to footwear construction
  • Knowledge of consumer, competitor and industry trends
  • Ability to create, plan and effectively deliver presentations (both written and verbal) and to lead discussions in formal and informal settings
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group and in a productive manner
  • Strong computer literacy (E-mail, MS Office Suite -Word, Excel, Power point etc), with the ability to quickly learn and use internal systems/software (Flex PLM)
  • Ability to travel, domestic and international, as required by business needs
  • Fluent English (Verbal and Written required), German (Advantageous)
  • University/College degree in Textiles/Product Development/Engineering or equivalent education preferred
  • Minimum 6+years progressive experience in textile/footwear industry, with emphasis on footwear fabric development
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Site Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support of Module Center value streams through the direct leadership of the Materials Planning of both Columbus Forge Blade and Disk operations
  • Effective management of planning parameters in support of schedule accuracy, schedule stability, and inventory optimization
  • Lead, or co-lead, or support various strategic initiatives associated with the Columbus Forge Module Center 100% on time delivery, double digit inventory turns, etc
  • Lead, or co-lead high visibility teams that focus on streamlining part tracking from supply chain to the NELC in the support of finished Module Assembly
  • Develop release strategies that maximize on-time starts while minimizing inventory
  • Deploy pull-signal strategies that link the entire value stream
  • Manage daily communication with all operations
  • Derive and manage planning and scheduling related strategy initiatives
  • Support lead-time management, freight management, and material flow optimization through the use of Procurement/Materials standard work
  • Connected directly with our customers, and be an interface between them and daily operations
  • 10+ years experience in supply chain/materials management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills
  • Working knowledge of shop practices, processes, and procedures
  • Must be flexible relative to, and be able to accommodate, off shift work
  • Demonstrated flexibility/adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments
  • Superior computer skills, including SAP, Excel, etc
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Manager Materials OHA Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree is required. Advanced degree such as MBA is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated manufacturing expertise in a fast cycle production environment that produces complex instrumentation or electro-mechanical equipment that requires exemplary quality and product reliability, stable lead times, and industry leading product availability at low inventory levels
  • Experience with BAAN, SAP and APICS highly desired
  • Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
  • Demonstrated record of success in the areas of talent upgrade, personal/performance management, continuous improvement, and customer service
  • Exposure to international distribution and procurement requirements, including packaging labeling, export documentation, duties, regulatory approvals
  • Hands on experience using and specifying planning, MRP, inventory controls, replenishment, warehouse management and procurement functionality in ERP is strongly preferred, with specific emphasis on SAP ECC, EWM and APO
  • Demonstrated experience and success using Lean business practices, preferably in materials management
  • Proven strong oral and written communication skills with both senior management and subordinate staff, including direct labor
  • Broad knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, NPV/ROI, and foreign exchange is preferred
  • A strong balance of analytical skills and action orientation to drive sustaining results with intensity, at times demonstrating the confidence, conviction and collaboration to innovate new strategies and methodologies
  • Embodies our Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity and Innovation
  • Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
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Manager, Materials Control Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials to the production floor, and monitoring of usage levels of material
  • Effective management of site inventory levels to meet daily goals and customer agreements
  • Responsible for the procurement of all raw materials, supplies and equipment through contract procedures, negotiations, or agreements at the best possible cost
  • Identifies and drives inventory and material cost reduction programs
  • Provide material forecasting, planning and procurement to the repair and refurbishment of electronic devices
  • Manage company inventory levels, including excess and obsolete material
  • Provide forecasts to vendors and ensure processes are in place to support potential demand variations
  • Managing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying and selling materials
  • Identifies vendors able to provide materials and services that meet production requirements
  • Ensures vendor qualifications in accordance with Company standards
  • Anticipate and resolve issues involving new product transitions, material shortages, and quality problems
  • Work closely with customer and production to plan new product launches and subsequent production ramp
  • Expertise in materials planning and integration with purchasing processes
  • Experience with forecasting and demand planning modules of ERP systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, and Oracle is preferred
  • Previous experience in utilizing and overseeing a Material Requirements Planning System strongly preferred
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Senior Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Collaborate with customers and other key stakeholders to arrive at consensus RLR forecasts
  • Validate/approve optimal forecasts for repair components, packaging, collateral, etc. as required to support RLR production goals
  • Ensure weekly and monthly materials commitments are properly aligned and executed for all programs
  • Close collaboration with Operations, Suppliers, Customers, Account Teams, and Colleagues through regularly scheduled meetings and ad hoc meetings as needed. A commitment to transparency and an open door policy is required
  • Provide key stakeholders with timely, accurate, and actionable information regarding supply chain performance
  • Act as an escalation point to help team members quickly and effectively resolve issues related to materials planning and/or purchasing
  • Utilize current and/or newly developed planning tools and processes to optimize inventories and minimize E&O exposure
  • Work closely with operations to incorporate yield from reclamation/refurbished process into planning numbers - Collaborate with planners and operations to establish accurate attach rates used in materials planning - Revisit SKUs regularly to ensure actual production/yield is aligned with planned attach rates
  • Ensure team is trained on relevant planning tools/systems, including MRP, that are required to effectively perform their planning responsibilities
  • Ensure team compliance with established policies, processes, and procedures
  • Be an effective communicator and leader
  • Demonstrated ability to manage supply/demand forecasting and execution in a dynamic high volume / high mix supply chain
  • Knowledge of wireless manufacturing, distribution, and RLR a plus
  • Capacity to build internal and external relationships
  • Ability to establish credibility throughout the organization and engage others to ensure the most effective materials management solutions
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations
  • Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team and puts success of team above own interests
  • Understands business implications of decisions. Exhibits “Customer Top of Mind.”
  • Takes responsibility for solving problems, seeking out the knowledge needed to perform tasks
  • Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience working with a commercially recognizable MRP and/or Advanced Planning System is a plus
  • APICS or ISM certification preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a four (4) year college/university – MBA preferred
  • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant management experience
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Senior Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and material control systems
  • Develop performance measurement systems including key performance indicators to drive excellence in materials management
  • Set up consignment contracts and manage inventory levels in quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment
  • Develop material schedules and plan requirements for purchasing materials, using MRP and other planning systems (EXCEL)
  • Demand fulfillment
  • Work closely with customers and other UCT sites to transition materials for new products
  • Work closely with internal groups, including engineering, quality, and sales to ensure functional specifications are met, parts are available as needed, and product quality is maintained
  • Select, develop, and evaluate managers and individual contributors
  • Work daily with customers to meet demand fulfillment and or transition new products into the factory
  • Ability to build and develop a strong team
  • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP applications and MS Office Suite
  • Some domestic and international travel
  • Ownership of the department meeting short term demands
  • Hands on management
  • 7+ experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment with a broad knowledge of materials, purchasing, production control methods, manufacturing methods and techniques
  • Experience in semiconductor environment is critical
  • High complexity, low volume environment
  • Experience in gas delivery components/sheet metal parts preferred
  • Proven strong team building and employee development experience
  • Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment
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Manager Materials Detroit Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support and Manage plant issues with respect to customer delivery /supplier delivery / forwarder management / scheduling / materials management
  • Support packaging opportunities that fit with plant requirements and regional strategy
  • Support warehousing improvement opportunities / optimization and activities that are in alignment with plant and regional strategy
  • Lead internal team meeting within the department on daily basis to evaluate plan vs. execution, root causes for deviations, look for possible countermeasures. Discuss with other departments on daily basis outcome of internal meeting, highlight issues, define countermeasures
  • Implement EHS standards and guidelines
  • Ensure all ISC Standard Processes are being followed
  • C&FT Compliance owner for the plant
  • Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities in the plant with respect to
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics or comparable education or Scheduling training
  • Practical experience in ISC area and People Management
  • Experience with SAP CDP-MM-PP
  • English language skills required
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Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicates with, and resolves issues between the brand, Panama and suppliers
  • Identifies new suppliers in support of Global Material Supply Strategy
  • Ensures collection of annual sustainability documents (RSL, Conflict Minerals, Uzbek Cotton, T&C, TOE)
  • Oversees sub materials development projects and internally promotes the Panama approved vendor list
  • Maintains procurement systems data
  • Manages and resolves instances of product non-conformances, credits and returns in partnership with Quality Control
  • Develops and trains staff (Panama / coalition) when needed
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Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Purchasing is required
  • Previous experience in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Purchased is preferred
  • Leadership experience with strong ability to coach and mentor associate
  • Experience with SAP is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of cycle counting and inventory level management
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Senior Manager, Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide direction to Buyer/Planners to review component lead-time to ensure accuracy and availability to schedule. Work directly with Supply Chain to reduce overall lead-times
  • Support ACE/continuous improvement processes and initiatives for functional areas of responsibility
  • Demonstrate commitment to achieving EH&S goals and objectives including compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements for a safe workplace
  • Ensure compliance with company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards
  • Uphold company values, ethics, mission & vision
  • Provide performance feedback, both formally & informally, to direct reports
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Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system
  • Verify the implementation of solutions
  • Executive Management
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Senior Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS/BA in Supply Chain Management (or related field) and a minimum of 5 years of SCMS work experience or BS/BA in business, or MBA and total work experience of at least 10 years including time in either Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, or Manufacturing Management positions
  • Excel at decision-making, direction and execution to results that create shareholder value
  • Exhibit strong communication and listening skills
  • Ability to organize and direct strategic activity at the global level
  • Leadership of diverse teams in diverse environments, utilizing commonly understood processes
  • Strong supply chain knowledge
  • Extensive understanding of the Sales and Operations Planning processes
  • Experience with logistics and transportation management
  • Semiconductor experience, required
  • Experience with Advanced Planning System, Master Planner, CSS/OP, Demand Manager, required
  • Software required: Hyperion, Oracle
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Senior Manager Materials Innovation Resume Examples & Samples

  • Source fabric to meet the requirements of the design from the Product Line Manager. Select vendor who can best meet the specifications within the required price range. Develop sales sample fabrics. Take Product Line Manager’s ideas and provide available fabric selection and cost information. Advise of fabric limitations and guidelines, considering weight, finish, durability, etc
  • Communicate quantities, delivery instructions, and timelines to mills and contractors. Follow through to ensure timely, accurate delivery of yardage to contractors. Serve as principal contact with mills on seasonal orders and resolution of related problems, referring significant problems to the V.P. Periodically visit mills to gain an understanding of their processes, capacity, and the intricacies of various fabrications
  • Working from the design specifications package for each style, determine rough yardage by style, fabric and color; maintain specifications spreadsheet. Forecast greige requirements in the development and bulk production phases. Project quantities and order sales sample fabric by color for each season and year. At the end of each season, prepare reports of actual yardage usage, excess yardage in inventory at contractor locations, and rebate opportunities
  • Support the Product Development and Design team in the research and development of new and existing fabrications for use immediately and up to three years in the future. Attend initial planning meetings with mills and other vendors, and follow through with mills to develop schedules, communicate specific requirements, and ensure that ideas are executed and tested in accordance with initial concepts, cost restrictions, and agreed-upon timelines
  • Provide support to Product Line Managers on matters pertaining to vendors’ minimum order requirements, required lead times, and physical properties of materials. Help source fabric as requested by Product Line Managers. Ensure no one mill has an exclusive production or has a sole source advantage
  • Maintain fabric library to provide Product Line Managers with complete, up to date details to facilitate development efforts. Receive fabric headers from different fabric vendors, date and file them for easy reference. Research, gather and sort information, periodically deleting unused or obsolete items. Maintain spreadsheets such as the Fabric Master and serve as central information resource to Product Line Managers for all fabric details. Name fabrics for ease of reference, considering use and characteristics
  • Setup and maintain testing criteria for fabrics to assess performance and aesthetic compliance. Conduct tests on fabric and keep testing criteria current
  • Actively manages professional development
  • University or four-year college degree in textiles or equivalent industry experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in various phases of textile production
  • Practical knowledge of related functions including sourcing, marketing, wholesale sales, merchandising, inventory planning and distribution
  • A passion for the Outdoor Industry and Travel / Adventure a plus
  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Highly driven, self-motivated and capable of working without significant supervision
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft programs
  • Able to travel up to 20% of the year, including international travel to visit factories and mills
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Senior Manager Materials Innovation Apparel Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure adidas is on the leading edge of materials innovation by identifying future technologies and trends and driving their implementation and commercialization
  • Ensures that global materials strategy is thoughtfully implemented on the development region level to meet business needs for the respective materials category
  • Work closely with the Material Innovation/Trend Manager to identify the regional needs for innovation and define the direction
  • Provides direction and inspiration to suppliers to ensure both the creative and commercialization processes are synergized with focus on results
  • Execute and drive key initiatives and provide input to short and longer-range planning
  • Ensure continuous product and process improvement with emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of products in accordance with the operating calendar
  • Take responsibility for commercialisation of innovation concepts for respective materials category and sourcing region through strong interfaces with, suppliers, Materials Development, Quality, Costing, and Sourcing Organization
  • Be an effective partner to sourcing to help drive the supplier strategy and seasonal allocations based on suppliers’ capabilities, product range, price, development speed and degree of innovation for the respective materials category
  • Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) and to lead discussions in small and larger groups
  • Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop direct reports
  • Ability to effectively delegate work as appropriate and provide individual goals and development plans to staff
  • Strong IT skills (e-mail, MS office)
  • Four year college or university degree with emphasis in textile engineering or related area of focus preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in the textile industry with emphasis in material development/innovation
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Manager Materials Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop & manage Trading Sales Order Management for Domestic Customers, at optimum cost & meet OTD
  • Direct Plan & Supervise the activities of Customer Order Management, production Planning & Supplier Scheduling functions, Inventory Analysis, Dept. Systems Procedures, Standardization & long range Planning to ensure Customer OTD
  • Develop & Direct Plant Stores for effective material storage, inventory, Cycle count for stock accuracy
  • Develop, Direct & provide effective Warehouse Management at Plant & 3 PL for finished goods and meet optimum logistics cost for inbound & outbound
  • Ensure to meet Materials Department goals related to Inventory (DOH) and Logistics Cost
  • Deploy strategies designed to improve and optimize inventory management
  • Implementation and adherence to the Eaton Business System, MMA and OpA related to Materials Function
  • Drive compliance to the Eaton Code of Ethics and hold others accountable for ethical conduct in the function
  • Develop, train, coach, appraise and motivate other personnel for key line and staff positions in the function
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and governance
  • Develop and maintain a high performance culture focused on continuous improvement and change
  • Develop a strong communication system to get the organization engaged in meeting the goals
  • Knowledge and experience in Materials functional competencies such as Capacity Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Inventory Management & Optimization, Lean Concepts, Materials Replenishment Planning, Negotiation, Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Continuity Planning, Total Cost Management
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business trends and economic cycles to implement materials planning strategies
  • Review all MM/L processes and material flows across the function to ensure consistency, non-duplication of effort, and deployment of best practices
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Diploma in Materials Management, Strong in Material & logistics management would be required
  • 10 -12 years’ experience in Material Management functions having in-depth knowledge of Production Planning & Logistics, Import- Exports
  • Effective communication & Leadership skill & Management roles in Engg. Industry
  • Communicates effectively with all management and production personnel, and can quickly and effectively build relationships at all levels. Must be able to effectively work in a matrix organization
  • Experience in other areas like Lean/Six Sigma, Program Management would be added advantage
  • Must have strong analytical skills
  • Ability to manage employees effectively. Ability to forge strong relationships at all levels in organization. Strong Team player
  • Eaton Leadership competencies
  • Customer/Supplier interaction in a highly demanding environment
  • Knowledge about people process i.e. Functional Training, Performance Management, Rewards and Recognitions etc
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Senior Manager, Materials Innovation FW Resume Examples & Samples

  • Continually research new materials opportunities and technologies based on business trends, trade shows, and the competitive landscape
  • Research, develop and apply innovative materials to provide horizontal material concept solutions for brand Reebok
  • Steer the prioritization and implementation process of horizontal material concepts with the cross functional inline teams
  • Collaborate with the Reebok Advanced Creation team as well as the futures team to drive brand concepts for material innovation
  • Look outside the footwear, apparel and textile industries for material innovation opportunities
  • Establish a collaboration platform with our strategic Innovation partners in our existing and extended supply base
  • Collaborate with the Lab Manager to establish test methods for materials research projects that fall outside the normal realm of lab procedure; using testing resources outside adidas lab when appropriate
  • Provide technical and commercial advice and be a consultant for the x-functional teams regarding innovative materials and processes
  • Ensure all legal requirements (e.g. for new materials, suppliers, external organizations, IP protection etc.) are covered and consult with legal department as needed
  • Create a communication strategy to all stakeholders to ensure transparency about projects
  • Act as a material innovation consultant on a global brand Reebok level
  • Excellent understanding of materials manufacturing from a global perspective, of usage of computers as a tool for research and communication as well as footwear and/or apparel design, development and merchandising process and its relationship to materials
  • Comprehensive understanding of the impact of materials & textile manufacturing processes on other processes within product creation
  • Expert knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies in knitting, weaving, nonwoven manufacturing, dyeing, finishing processes, coating, yarn manufacturing. In-depth knowledge of one of these technologies is a plus
  • Expert knowledge of commercially accepted levels of evaluative and analytical test results
  • Very strong interpersonal skills to maximize the productivity of the application team
  • 5+ years of progressive work experience in material research and/or development
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology, Design or related field
  • Footwear industry experience is ideal