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Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Team:LocationType:Grade:Create Alertxc3x97Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:StartPlease wait...Local Sourcing Coordinator - EM South - 6 Month Temporary RolePurpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganizationDevelopment, sourcing, and co-ordination of the locally manufactured range to meet global standards and local requirements including seasonal deadlines.Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the local Category Manager to define which global inline articles will be sourced locally

• Developing and sourcing the defined range

• Create, develop, and maintain tech packs in line with global and local requirements, including specifications, labels, and packaging

• New Article Creation (NAC)- upload all models and liaise with global BU for approval. Ensure all articles filter through the system correctly for ranging and for sales & purchasing order capture.

• Brief tech packs to suppliers and co-ordinate costs, samples, strike-offs, and 3D CADs in line with required specifications and timelines

• 3D CAD accuracy and upload of CAD's to NOVA

• Monitor and maintain supplier pre-production trackers to ensure timely and quality production

• Co-ordinate the local samples (SMS, PPS, Shipment) and strike-off checks, to ensure they meet the brief, fit, and quality standards, with the support of the QC team.

• Proactively drive range enhancements that meet local needs by working closely with suppliers to deliver these improvements as cost-effectively as possible

• Seasonal analysis of product assortment; cost & GIM

• Coordinate the branding of global products during seasonal brand activations

• Provide ad hoc reports and updated seasonal scorecards, including NAC, samples, strikes, 3D CADS and quality control

• Continuously seek improvements in systems and processes to optimize the performance of the local sourcing department

Key Relationships

• Manager Local Sourcing EM South (Line Manager)
• CTC Director; Category Managers; MOPS
• Global BU's - NAC; Label & packaging; GBS
• Manufactures & Printers
• Quality Controller
• SCM Team - Purchasing; inbound & outbound
• DTC Team
• Brand Events Managers
• Sales and Customer service team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2-3 years experience in an apparel manufacturing environment
• Garment construction
• Fabric knowledge
• CAD / Adobe Illustrator
• MS Office software; advanced MS excel skills critical
• Strong presentation/communications and influencing skills
• To be proactive in your approach and drive change where applicable
• Experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines and conflicting priorities
• Fluent in English
• Team Player

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Fashion Design or Graphic Design Diploma

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.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Title: Local Sourcing Coordinator - EM South - 6 Month Temporary RoleBrand: adidasLocation: Cape TownTEAM: Supply Chain ManagementState: WCCountry/Region: ZAContract Type: TempNumber: 512601Date: Jun 11, 2024Find similar jobs:THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. xc2xa9 2020 adidas. All Rights Reserved.

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