Guangzhou Manager, Materials Operations GD

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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 escalate internal improvement opportunities. Drive cross-functional, supply chain-oriented initiatives as directed by leadership. Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements, while managing the relevant processes internally and externally. 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 & Non-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 soft goods Development and Production is an advantage. 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: Manager, Materials Operations TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing Location: Guangzhou State: GD Country/Region: CN Contract Type: Full time Number: 550893 Date: Oct 20, 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Search Jobs Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2026 adidas. All Rights Reserved.