Area: GCA
Department: CCA
Direct reporting line: SVP CCA
Indirect reporting line:
Subsidiary/country: China
Location: Shanghai
GSMS Grade: M2
Number of Personnel Managed:
Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility:
Define and implement business process management in accordance with strategic direction across all categories of creation center asia. Achieve consumer satisfaction as well as a positive brand image and corporate profitability with an efficient/commercial value approach.
Disciplines:
CCA: Reflect all strategic initiatives in process landscape (BL3, CMA, LECT, DC E2E, CCA, Creation Infrastructure, Range Architecture, 6-2-1, KAIM, AC, Innovation / Futures, Consumer Obsession, Holistic Input, Mktg Excellence)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all CCA Brand Creation Operations and Process. Lead the implementation and optimization of business process models for Product Marketing, Go-To-Market (GTM), Brand and Sports Marketing. Drive an effective working relationship across the GTM and CREATION environment. Lead calendar and process alignment for a sub-brand including process/ system integration. Create and update parameters for calendar management for the respective sub-brand. Set guidelines for sample / prototype management and meeting organization on sub-brand level. Program & change management under application of excellent expertise. Team leadership for the respective sub-brand hub. Develop functional/ technical capabilities and behavioral/ managerial competences for direct reports. Proactively identify and promote talent for career development. Lead the process optimization across sub-brand and ensure cross-functional execution. Identify implications of process changes for IT systems, document required changes and ensure timely implementation. Measure performance against set KPI’s and report status on a regular basis.
Key Relationships:
Focus depending on specific role, but end-to-end business process contains the following collaboration scheme:
FUNCTIONAL
Product/Sports/Brand Marketing across Brand adidas (Performance and Style) including Go-To-Market teams All Business Unit Groups and Business Units Global Operations (Materials, Development, Costing, Sourcing, Planning) Design adidas Innovation Technology (aIT) Human Resources Finance Marketing Operations & Business Development (other sub brands and central Project Management) Sales (Wholesale, Retail, eCom) Global IT
HIERARCHICAL
All Management levels (including senior executives).
GEOGRAPHICAL
Global Creation Centers Markets (to a certain extent)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong Business Process Management/ Logistics experience and comprehensive end-to-end knowledge. Change and Project Management expertise. Strong solution oriented attitude. Proactive evolution and revolution oriented. Strong cross-functional/cross-brand attitude. Global team lead hub (with globally located resources). Developed experience in people management. Pls. add more soft skills (communication, analytical comp., etc.) if appropriate. English: fluent Another European language advantageous Outlook: Advanced Word: Basic Excel: Advanced PowerPoint: Advanced
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree or equivalent education required. Possess a strong set of skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience. Broad & deep knowledge in own functional area, combining with broad knowledge of other areas. 10 years of working experience required. As manager of Experts 3 years management experience required. As manager of Admin / Tech Support minimum of 5 years management experience required.