Senior Manager, Materials Development (Apparel) (Los Angeles, CA, US)

Adidas
Los Angeles
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 129,900 - 149,500 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Stakeholder management","Influencing","Planning"]

Lead end-to-end development and availability of apparel materials that support product creation timelines, target costs, sourcing strategies, quality standards, and commercial requirements. Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Sustainability, Advanced Creation, suppliers, and global teams to select, consolidate, innovate, test, and launch materials. Manage risks, maintain material data and reporting, drive process improvements, and mentor junior team members.

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Senior Manager, Materials Development (Apparel) (Los Angeles, CA, US)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end development and availability of apparel materials that support product creation timelines, target costs, sourcing strategies, quality standards, and commercial requirements. Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Sustainability, Advanced Creation, suppliers, and global teams to select, consolidate, innovate, test, and launch materials. Manage risks, maintain material data and reporting, drive process improvements, and mentor junior team members.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead cross-functional discussions and guide apparel material decisions from development through commercialization.
  • •Drive material selection, consolidation, and sharing opportunities to improve efficiency while meeting product, design, quality, and commercial requirements.
  • •Identify sources for new material developments aligned with sourcing strategy and global supplier capabilities.
  • •Ensure selected materials and components are tested and released according to product creation timelines and quality standards.
  • •Manage material-related risk analysis, reporting in internal systems, and continuous improvement of global material development processes; mentor junior team members.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 129,900 - 149,500 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription Plans401kEquityEducation AssistanceParental LeaveDisability CoverageLife InsurancePaid LeaveEmployee Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •College or university degree in engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, textile engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
  • •At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in material development or a related field.
  • •Advanced knowledge of product creation and material development processes, including identifying issues and recommending viable alternatives.
  • •Strong communication, presentation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
  • •Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant material database, administration, and reporting tools.
Experience:8+ yearsApparelProduct developmentSourcing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationStakeholder managementInfluencingPlanning
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

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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