Manager Materials Development - Golf

Adidas
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 99,500 - 120,500 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Supplier communication","Problem solving","Project management","Technical documentation","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Develop, source, and commercialize materials for the global adidas Golf Accessories range, focusing on accessories and trim, golf bags, gloves, and related products. Own the end-to-end materials development lifecycle—from translating product briefs to sampling, testing, approvals, costing, and production readiness—while ensuring performance, quality, compliance, sustainability, and on-time delivery. Partner across Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and suppliers to resolve material risks and drive innovation.

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Manager Materials Development - Golf

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Job Summary

Develop, source, and commercialize materials for the global adidas Golf Accessories range, focusing on accessories and trim, golf bags, gloves, and related products. Own the end-to-end materials development lifecycle—from translating product briefs to sampling, testing, approvals, costing, and production readiness—while ensuring performance, quality, compliance, sustainability, and on-time delivery. Partner across Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and suppliers to resolve material risks and drive innovation.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate product and design briefs into clear, measurable material requirements for assigned accessories products.
  • •Identify, source, develop, and commercialize relevant materials and manage development from concept and sampling through testing, approvals, costing, and production readiness.
  • •Maintain accurate material specifications, supplier information, test results, approvals, and system data to ensure on-time deliverables.
  • •Define and coordinate material performance and quality requirements with Design, Product Development, Quality, and testing partners, including laboratory and field testing.
  • •Resolve material issues (quality, color, cost, lead-time, availability) with suppliers and cross-functional teams and support corrective actions for failures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 99,500 - 120,500 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEquityFlex SpendingPaid ParentalEducation AssistanceLong-term DisabilityLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •University degree in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
  • •4+ years of relevant materials development, sourcing, testing, or commercialization experience.
  • •Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional product creation teams.
  • •Knowledge of materials development across textiles, synthetics, leathers, foams, coatings, trims, or related soft-goods materials.
  • •Ability to travel to suppliers and creation partners as required.
Experience:4+ yearsApparelSoft goodsTextiles
Education:Bachelor's in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Product Development
Skills:Supplier communicationProblem solvingProject managementTechnical documentationCross-functional collaboration
Languages:English

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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