Purpose:  

• Manage the implementation of the sustainability roadmap with the internal and external stakeholders with a primary focus on chemical management.      

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with SEA, manage the local implementation of the chemical management program for Footwear T2 suppliers.
• Provide training to build suppliers’ capabilities on chemical management.
• Support the implementation of chemical management audit program with the local Footwear T2 suppliers in coordination with the SEA team. 
• Work with local Footwear T2 suppliers to ensure disclosure of chemical usage in line with the chemical management program. 
• Work with suppliers to conduct trials and pilot activities to validate alternative chemical formulations and communicate results to internal stakeholders. 
• Work with suppliers to manage the implementation of tools for assessment of suppliers’ chemical formulations to facilitate adoption of preferred chemistry.  
• Support the implementation of Sustainable Material Tracking Tool (SMTT) with local suppliers and the Material Sourcing team for relevant materials.
• Engage with local T2 and T3 suppliers to collect feedback and inputs to support the development of the sustainability roadmap and chemical management targets.    
• Conduct training for local Footwear T2 and T3 suppliers to educate them on the sustainability programs and adidas group requirements.
• Maintain strong network of relationships with T2 and T3 suppliers, and industry organizations to build knowledge base for sustainability topics. 
• Act as the technical expert to advise internal teams and suppliers on chemical formulations related to footwear material manufacturing processes. 

Key Relationships: 

• Supplier Management
• Brand Operations / MDI
• Apparel and A&G sustainability counterparts
• LO Development and Materials Teams
• FW Quality
• Social and Environmental Affairs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking and result orientation
• Knowledge of chemistry related to footwear material manufacturing. 
• Strong Project Management and organizational skills
• Pro-active approach and thinking outside of the box
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Prerequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-year college or university degree preferably in Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or Environmental Health.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in related field. 

​Contact: Please feel free contact Ms Jess

• Email: Jess.nguyen@firstrecruitment-asia.com
• Tel 08 3915 4343 Ext 200