PURPOSE
Key player in driving our vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry. Lead Materials Operations activity in assigned region(s) and ensure strategic and tactical objectives are met. Establish and grow strategic relationships with Tier 2 (materials/fabrics/etc.) and Tier 3 (yarns/chemicals/etc..) vendors. Inspire, lead and develop a diverse, world class materials team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Secure company targets by driving T2 performance and compliance in line with sourcing strategy.
- Ensure effective implementation of materials strategy and sourcing priorities.
- Develop supplier capacities and capabilities in line with strategic direction.
- Identify potential supply bottlenecks and actively guide mitigation efforts.
- Promote collaborative culture through continuous sharing and exchange among internal and external stakeholders.
- Support product and manufacturing innovation pilots at select T2s.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive assigned projects as needed.
- 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
- Senior Sourcing Leadership
- 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
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Strong business acumen; problem solving, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Experience translating strategic direction into operational actions and results.
- Proven track record identifying and developing talent.
- 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 7~10 years progressive work experience in multinational environment.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Materials, Product Creation or another related field.
- 3+ years of people management experience with large diverse teams.
- Experience in project management a plus.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –
BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.
JOB TITLE:
Director, Materials Operations
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Jakarta
TEAM:
Supply Chain & Sourcing
STATE:
JK
COUNTRY/REGION:
ID
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
533633
DATE:
Aug 25, 2025