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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:Manage the Creation Center for India, managing a team of Product Creation professionals to deliver against the stated seasonal objectives and longer term aspirations for the India SMU development and localization (Dual/Version) Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Director of Category Management and Sourcing Partners to build short, mid, and long term strategies to achieve excellence and industry leadership at the India creation centerDevelop new product/product concepts to exceed consumer and customer expectations across FTW , APP ,Accessories and Gear for Running / SPW / SPSP and other locally relevant categoriesDevelop consumer-led product concepts across Footwear, Apparel, Accessories and Gear for Running, SPW, SPSP and other locally relevant categories, while servicing market-specific channel needs through the right price points, competitive positioning and customer requirementsLeads India Design and Product creation for Cricket team and retail across channelsOwn the development calendar and execute in alignment with category, channel & sourcingOwn product profitability by delivering against target margins, FOBs and cost frameworks across the creation lifecycleLead/refine/develop industry leading speed & service models – to enable the adidas brand to react in season.Identify business opportunities and risks; respond to them by initiating key action steps and with relevant BU functions and x-functional partners.Lead by example, a decision maker able to challenge the status quo to deliver resultsCreate a powerful team spirit with a passion towards exceeding short, mid and long term goals and objectivesPresents Range both internally (Category) & externally (CR1 and CR2 with Partners)Manages product management resources, ensuring organizational efficiency through appropriate motivation, training and development of direct report(s).Ensures maintenance of all the product information systems Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven leadership, including ability to manage/mentor team(s) and lead cross functional teams and resources both internal and externalExperience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource.Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.Highly organized and resilient leader, a high tolerance for ambiguity, with an outstanding ability to seamlessly balance constantly evolving priorities.Ability to participate in multiple seasonal projects with competing resources and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen awareness of the audience. Knowing when to dive deep into the details and when to simplify the complexity.Unique blend of category management, development and/or sourcing experience to suit the india creation center modelAbility to work with and influence all levels of the organizationComprehensive understanding of consumer markets, specifically in the sporting goods industryStrong business acumen in channel distribution, net sales, margin, profit and inventoryPrior knowledge of taking product from conception through implementation preferredKnowledge of footwear and apparel concepts in construction/development strongly preferredGood numerical skills with the ability to negotiateSkill in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Smartsheet)Ability to travel Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Four year college or university degree, preferably Textile Design/Fashion management /Footwear Desing& DevelopmentMinimum five 10 years related experienceEquivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for degreeLeadership Experience in Footwear/Apparel Product development & Sourcing