Expires soon Adidas Group

Developer (Apparel)

  • THAILAND
  • IT development

Job description


Country: Thailand
Job Function: Global Operations

State / Province: Thailand
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Bangkok
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose:

· Drive the development process from receipt of tech pack to production delivery for assigned products, with an emphasis on quality product engineering and timely completion of all tasks, including sampling and buy ready in accordance with the operating calendars.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate closely with the various stakeholders - Creation Centres, T1, T2, and other’s to drive the development, production and shipment of assigned products.
· Manage the feasibility, completeness and clarity of AD’s by liaising closely with creation centres. Review the AD’s with T1 in the context of intended use of the product, cost expectations, materials specs, manufacturability, etc. Feedback T1 input to creation centres as appropriate.
· Lead the development process ensuring workable prototypes are created which address desired function, cosmetics, cost, market appeal and manufacturability, including checking for quality, size, fit and adherence to standards providing options and recommendations to make improvements in the sample process.
· Review, analyse and validate T1 costing information throughout the entire creation process. Ensure compliance to agreed standards. Negotiate with T1 as needed.
· Ensure that all development samples, size sets, pre-sell and SMS are produced accurately, and are shipped on time.
· Work collaboratively with other LO functions - materials, production, costing and technical services teams etc to ensure an on time buy ready/commercialization performance.
· Drive effective problem solving and continuous improvement.
· Ensure accurate and timely updates of the data management systems where applicable.

Key Relationships:

· T1/T2
· Brand Operations
· Costing
· Planning
· Material
· Logistics

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

· Advanced knowledge of production garment construction and manufacturing
· Strong knowledge of material construction trims and related testing.
· Advanced knowledge of costing
· Ability to negotiate
· Ability to fit a garment and comment to T1 on changes required
· Strong communication skills
· Fluent in English (written and spoken)
· Advanced MS Office skills and strong ability to work with Product Data Management Systems

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· College or University degree
· 3-5 years of related work experience in the apparel industry.

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