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Manager Development Footwear - Basketball Performance (Los Angeles)

Manager Development Footwear - Basketball Performance (Los Angeles)

adidasLos Angeles, CA, United States
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Overview

Manager Development Footwear - Basketball Performance : You will lead the end-to-end development process for assigned medium complexity products from concept brief to production readiness. You will work in partnership with footwear technicians, material experts, product management, design and suppliers to translate designs and renderings into real products, ensuring product integrity and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Take accountability for the entire development management process for assigned articles, with emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar. Apply sport-specific understanding to enhance product performance.
  • Partner with product suppliers to develop new construction methods and manufacturing processes to create performance footwear.
  • Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties addressing function, cosmetics and market appeal.
  • Ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets and secure initial FOB cost quotes with follow-up price adjustments.
  • Ensure that all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples are fully tested to meet adidas quality standards.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system.
  • Achieve specific KPIs (e.g., margins, sustainability, on-time SMS delivery) for assigned articles / products.
  • Foster a knowledge-sharing culture and mentor junior team members.
  • Support cross-functional projects as required.

Key Relationships

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of the footwear creation process from concept to shelf, including last, pattern, construction, tooling, testing, and biomechanics.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, with experience in new technologies and innovations.
  • Strong business acumen and communication skills.
  • English language proficiency required.
  • Willingness to travel (approximately 3 times a year, 710 days).
  • Continuous learning and growth mindset.

    • Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

  • University degree in manufacturing, engineering, biomechanics, sports science or business, or a technical degree as footwear technician; or a combination of relevant education, experience and training.
  • Minimum 35 years of relevant work experience in footwear product development or 3 years in performance footwear product development.

    • Benefits & Culture

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : adidas champions individual uniqueness and belonging to foster a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan with employer match; education assistance; and generous leave policies including paid parental leave.
  • Annual bonus eligibility and paid time off policies including holidays and service time off.
  • Compensation : base pay range is $95,000 $118,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Hybrid work policy : in-office MondayThursday; remote on Friday; location is Los Angeles, CA. In-person attendance may be required for certain collaboration or presentations.

    • At adidas we have a winning culture built on a mindset we call the Athletes Mindset, with core behaviors : COURAGE , OWNERSHIP , INNOVATION , TEAMPLAY , INTEGRITY , and RESPECT , guiding how we work together and serve our consumers and communities. We are committed to DEI and inclusion across our talent processes.

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