Description
Adidas was founded in 1948 by Adolf Dassler, following the split of Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik between him and his older brother Rudolf. Rudolf later established Puma, which was the early rival of Adidas. Registered in 1949, Adidas is currently based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Puma is also based in Herzogenaurach.
Audit is an adidas Group corporate function that works with all brands, regions, and HQ organizations to further improve risk management, internal controls, corporate governance, and the effectiveness of business processes. We help determine whether the adidas Group's network of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes is functioning in a manner that ensures operational and strategic risks are appropriately identified and managed; significant financial and operational information is accurate, reliable and timely; management practices are in compliance with Group policies and applicable laws. We are also responsible for making sure that the employees' actions are in compliance with a professional ethical code of conduct; assets are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected; strategic and operational plans are developed, implemented and achieved; quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the Group's control process; and brand values of the adidas Group are protected. Group Finance covers a broad spectrum of finance activities from controlling to planning and analysis, to financial consolidation and accounting services. In all our teams we strive for excellence in service, objectivity, big picture thinking, collaboration, and fact-based analysis. We want to earn the trust and respect of our business partners and internal customers.
Skills and Qualifications While some general skills are expected (strong MS Excel skills, general computer savvy, ability to multitask, and strong communication skills to be able to interact with all levels of the organization), the key trait required is a willingness to take the lead and always be open to examine numbers and ask questions.
Career Path A typical career path within the Accounting and Finance department may be structured like this: Junior Analyst to Mid-level Analyst to Senior Analyst to Finance Manager to Senior Manager. Our goal in Customer Service is to provide the highest level of professional and efficient customer satisfaction by maintaining an open dialog with the customer and sales force. Today, we are focusing on implementation of new business models for strategic accounts and order-processing system enhancements to improve service and increase efficiency. Positions include: Phone Desk, Customer Master, Team Customer Satisfaction Representative, Regional Customer Satisfaction Representative, Strategic Customer Satisfaction Representative, Applications Specialist and/or Customer Satisfaction Manager
Skills and Qualifications Everyone on the team has strong interpersonal and communications skills, the ability to effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person, and a basic understanding of SAP. Since we work in a very dynamic environment, flexibility is the key trait for success in Customer Service.
Training All Customer Service employees receive an initial three-week training session and then job-specific training as they progress through the organization. As designers, we are driven by Adi Dassler's original vision that every athlete should have the best footwear for his or her sport. We believe that the most beautiful and functional product is an articulate interpretation of the human body that answers an athlete's physical needs. Designing the next generation of sporting and sporting inspired apparel and footwear is no easy task. That's why working here is a tough competition among the best designers in the field, but we are a closely-knit team of professionals who understand the delicate balance between form and function. Partnering with a team of other extraordinarily talented designers will only make you better as a result. With five design centers on three continents—North America, Asia and Europe—we have design initiatives that transcend cultures, locations, people, sports and style.
Skills and Qualifications Relevant Degree/higher education at a recognized school/college Passion for sport Passion for design Creativity and artistic talent. In this department, a designer without any passion (whether it be for sport or fashion) would be like an artist without inspiration. Human Resources is on the front line of servicing and interacting with our employees. The HR Department strives to create an inspiring, high-performance organization that consistently broadens the horizons of our employees and encourages them to have a winning attitude, love the brand, put their team first, play to win and break records.
We achieve this by focusing on two key areas—talent readiness and performance enhancement. Talent readiness means having the right talent at the right time, with the right skills in positions where they can excel. Performance enhancement is about nurturing employees so they perform at their best and ultimately move into positions of increased responsibility.
Skills and Qualifications The ability to understand the business and then enable leaders to effectively coach their teams so they can win in the marketplace is the single most important service we can bring to adidas Group. Applying existing tools and themes in a business-minded fashion allows us to build relevance and credibility with the teams we support. An ideal team member should be driven to succeed, open to building lasting relationships across the organization, inquisitive, sensitive to the needs of others, and possess a certain level of business acumen and pragmatism.
Training and Internships The adidas Group HR team participates in our Global Functional Trainee Program (FTP). Opportunities in this program are offered once a year. The FTP targets recent graduates from top universities who are given the opportunity to rotate through different functional areas within the HR department. Our goal is to place the trainee in an entry-level position at the end of their assignment, if there is a good fit between the trainee and the adidas Group. Internships are offered within the adidas Group HR team throughout the year as meaningful projects arise. These positions generally involve work on one or two main projects as well as give the intern dayto-day practical HR experience to prepare them for entry-level positions upon graduation.
. All sports are based on rules and regulations, and so is today's business environment. All stakeholders of the adidas Group have certain relations with us and have respective rights. Equally, the Group needs to protect its assets and minimize risks. Litigation should be a last resort; we prefer to act proactively. Group Legal's fields of play cover areas such as Corporate Matters, Intellectual Property, Group Compliance, Corporate Responsibility and Real Estate Management. The mission of the Group Legal Department is to protect the adidas Group's assets, intellectual property and legal capital, and to reduce risks for the Group. By providing appropriate legal measures and consultancy in the course of projects, daily business matters and any issues arising, the Group Legal team serves the Group's brands and functions to exploit business opportunities proactively in the most compliant manner. Positions include: Staff Attorney, Patent Attorney, Paralegal
The adidas Group brands' marketing department is a world-class organization that brings our products and brands to life through various marketing vehicles. They are behind all of our key campaigns across all categories. The marketing team is comprised of several key areas: Communications, Product Marketing, Sports Marketing, Marketing Operations, Account Marketing and PR. They work cross functionally with many lines of business as well as globally.
Skills and Qualifications All members of the marketing team share these important qualities: passion for the brand, ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization, ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and openness to change.
Training and Internships Our Future Product Manager Trainee Program allows candidates to participate in a rotational program that touches product creation and go-to market. We also offer a variety of internship opportunities based on the business needs.
Skills and Qualifications In addition to the specialized skills (contracts, intellectual property, employment law, etc.), our team members have a keen understanding of the business, extremely high ethical standards, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Other than for an administrative position, a law degree is required.
Product Development is responsible for partnering with Design and Marketing through the entire creation process to turn their ideas and requirements into a physical product. This includes identifying the materials, creating the patterns, determining the product cost, creating the samples and partnering with our Sourcing counterparts in order to get this creation through production. We always look for ways to reduce complexity, streamline processes, and minimize costs while not sacrificing quality. We work with the latest technologies to design products that provide the greatest value proposition to our customers—highest quality at the lowest cost. Our employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through cross-functional and cross-brand experiences. We support international moves in order to provide maximum exposure and continuous learning to our employees within Global Operations.
Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of materials, textiles, style patterns, 3D graphics, apparel/footwear construction. The ability to work and communicate across geographies and cultures. Collaboration is essential; ability to work effectively with multi-functional, cross-cultural teams in order to support the product creation process is a must.
Training Footwear and apparel Trainee Programs are offered in our Herzogenaurach, Canton, Portland and Shanghai locations.
Our retail stores exist to showcase the adidas Group brands in the best possible light in order to win the consumer. Our store employees are the closest point of contact to consumers of any adidas Brand Ambassadors. We have three different store formats: the Sport Performance stores allow us to showcase the sports side of our Brand by category, the Sport Heritage stores focus on our trend and lifestyle consumers, while our Factory Outlets have both style of products and help us sell overstock and clearance products. Various corporate functions support our Retail Field Operations group. These include: Store Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, IT, HR, Construction/Development, and eCommerce. We are poised for aggressive growth across all channels: brick and mortar stores, online, B2B, and pureplayer business.
Skills and Qualifications While all our associates share several key qualities—critical thinking, ability to develop collaborative relationships, practical problem solving, excellent customer service, and adaptability—the one key quality that is absolutely essential to our work is the desire to win the consumer.
Supply Chain Management is responsible for getting our products into the hands of our customers at the right time and lowest cost. We forecast the demand from the customer then move footwear and apparel products around the world from where they are produced to where they are sold. This includes projecting customer demand, shipping by sea, air, rail, and truck, managing product crossing international borders, warehousing, and final delivery, on-time and in-full.
Our key initiatives include replenishment, end-to-end profitability, development of an adaptive supply network, focus on end-to-end planning, and faster and more efficient product creation.
Skills and Qualifications In addition to a passion for sports, the majority of our jobs require degree-level education, fluent English skills, and international exposure. The one most important trait that all our team members share is a global mindset.
Training Supply Chain Trainee Programs are offered in our Herzogenaurach, Canton, Portland, Spartanburg and Hong Kong locations. We encourage international moves because they provide our employees with cross-functional and cross-brand experience, maximum exposure, and continuous learning.
The adidas Group sales organization is a dynamic and mobile team that brings our products and brand to millions of consumers. Our key goals today are to increase adidas Group market share in all areas and provide the consumer with the most relevant and desired product through our major retail accounts and in our geographic regions. The structure of the organization consists of several key areas of operations, including: field sales, direct sales, specialty sales and team sales. The field sales group is focused on selling our footwear, apparel and accessories to all levels of retailers from small to large retailers. The direct sales group is an inside sales force that focuses its efforts on accounts under certain revenue levels. Specialty sales include sales of our football, running and tennis lines to all retailers and specialty shops. Lastly, our team sales group sells our products to vendors and universities.
Skills and Qualifications Successful sales professionals at adidas Group are passionate and competitive about our products and our brand. Important skills we share are: presentation, analysis and retail math skills, communication, problem solving, and negotiation. Positions include: Sales Rep, Key Account Rep, Account Executive, Sales Manager/Key Account Manager, Field Sales/Key Account Director, VP/Coach
Our primary responsibility in the Sourcing Department is to ensure adidas Group's products are manufactured according to Sales and Market needs. We manage our suppliers, as well as create and implement sourcing strategies to ensure our manufacturing volume is being supported in a timely and cost-efficient manner, while maintaining quality. We make sure product is created, tested, mass produced, and shipped to over 70 countries around the world. We confirm over 50,000 articles each year and manage the logistics of manufacturing these products across 40 different countries. Sourcing supports Global Operations and the adidas Group on strategic initiatives aimed at building speed, agility and connectivity in our supply chain to differentiate ourselves from our competitors as well as enabling us to be the closest to every consumer.
Skills and Qualifications The majority of our jobs require degree-level education, fluent English skills, and international exposure. Knowledge of footwear or textile production or development is essential. Also important is the team members' ability to effectively communicate across geographies in order to further business results. We encourage our employees to broaden their knowledge and skills through cross-functional and crossbrand experiences.
Training Sourcing is a global function that operates through a network of over 20 offices located on four continents. We support international moves in order to provide maximum exposure and continuous learning to our employees within Global Operations.
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Adidas was founded in 1948 by Adolf Dassler, following the split of Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik between him and his older brother Rudolf. Rudolf later established Puma, which was the early rival of Adidas. Registered in 1949, Adidas is currently based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Puma is also based in Herzogenaurach.
Audit is an adidas Group corporate function that works with all brands, regions, and HQ organizations to further improve risk management, internal controls, corporate governance, and the effectiveness of business processes. We help determine whether the adidas Group's network of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes is functioning in a manner that ensures operational and strategic risks are appropriately identified and managed; significant financial and operational information is accurate, reliable and timely; management practices are in compliance with Group policies and applicable laws. We are also responsible for making sure that the employees' actions are in compliance with a professional ethical code of conduct; assets are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected; strategic and operational plans are developed, implemented and achieved; quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the Group's control process; and brand values of the adidas Group are protected. Group Finance covers a broad spectrum of finance activities from controlling to planning and analysis, to financial consolidation and accounting services. In all our teams we strive for excellence in service, objectivity, big picture thinking, collaboration, and fact-based analysis. We want to earn the trust and respect of our business partners and internal customers.
Skills and Qualifications While some general skills are expected (strong MS Excel skills, general computer savvy, ability to multitask, and strong communication skills to be able to interact with all levels of the organization), the key trait required is a willingness to take the lead and always be open to examine numbers and ask questions.
Career Path A typical career path within the Accounting and Finance department may be structured like this: Junior Analyst to Mid-level Analyst to Senior Analyst to Finance Manager to Senior Manager. Our goal in Customer Service is to provide the highest level of professional and efficient customer satisfaction by maintaining an open dialog with the customer and sales force. Today, we are focusing on implementation of new business models for strategic accounts and order-processing system enhancements to improve service and increase efficiency. Positions include: Phone Desk, Customer Master, Team Customer Satisfaction Representative, Regional Customer Satisfaction Representative, Strategic Customer Satisfaction Representative, Applications Specialist and/or Customer Satisfaction Manager
Skills and Qualifications Everyone on the team has strong interpersonal and communications skills, the ability to effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person, and a basic understanding of SAP. Since we work in a very dynamic environment, flexibility is the key trait for success in Customer Service.
Training All Customer Service employees receive an initial three-week training session and then job-specific training as they progress through the organization. As designers, we are driven by Adi Dassler's original vision that every athlete should have the best footwear for his or her sport. We believe that the most beautiful and functional product is an articulate interpretation of the human body that answers an athlete's physical needs. Designing the next generation of sporting and sporting inspired apparel and footwear is no easy task. That's why working here is a tough competition among the best designers in the field, but we are a closely-knit team of professionals who understand the delicate balance between form and function. Partnering with a team of other extraordinarily talented designers will only make you better as a result. With five design centers on three continents—North America, Asia and Europe—we have design initiatives that transcend cultures, locations, people, sports and style.
Skills and Qualifications Relevant Degree/higher education at a recognized school/college Passion for sport Passion for design Creativity and artistic talent. In this department, a designer without any passion (whether it be for sport or fashion) would be like an artist without inspiration. Human Resources is on the front line of servicing and interacting with our employees. The HR Department strives to create an inspiring, high-performance organization that consistently broadens the horizons of our employees and encourages them to have a winning attitude, love the brand, put their team first, play to win and break records.
We achieve this by focusing on two key areas—talent readiness and performance enhancement. Talent readiness means having the right talent at the right time, with the right skills in positions where they can excel. Performance enhancement is about nurturing employees so they perform at their best and ultimately move into positions of increased responsibility.
Skills and Qualifications The ability to understand the business and then enable leaders to effectively coach their teams so they can win in the marketplace is the single most important service we can bring to adidas Group. Applying existing tools and themes in a business-minded fashion allows us to build relevance and credibility with the teams we support. An ideal team member should be driven to succeed, open to building lasting relationships across the organization, inquisitive, sensitive to the needs of others, and possess a certain level of business acumen and pragmatism.
Training and Internships The adidas Group HR team participates in our Global Functional Trainee Program (FTP). Opportunities in this program are offered once a year. The FTP targets recent graduates from top universities who are given the opportunity to rotate through different functional areas within the HR department. Our goal is to place the trainee in an entry-level position at the end of their assignment, if there is a good fit between the trainee and the adidas Group. Internships are offered within the adidas Group HR team throughout the year as meaningful projects arise. These positions generally involve work on one or two main projects as well as give the intern dayto-day practical HR experience to prepare them for entry-level positions upon graduation.
. All sports are based on rules and regulations, and so is today's business environment. All stakeholders of the adidas Group have certain relations with us and have respective rights. Equally, the Group needs to protect its assets and minimize risks. Litigation should be a last resort; we prefer to act proactively. Group Legal's fields of play cover areas such as Corporate Matters, Intellectual Property, Group Compliance, Corporate Responsibility and Real Estate Management. The mission of the Group Legal Department is to protect the adidas Group's assets, intellectual property and legal capital, and to reduce risks for the Group. By providing appropriate legal measures and consultancy in the course of projects, daily business matters and any issues arising, the Group Legal team serves the Group's brands and functions to exploit business opportunities proactively in the most compliant manner. Positions include: Staff Attorney, Patent Attorney, Paralegal
The adidas Group brands' marketing department is a world-class organization that brings our products and brands to life through various marketing vehicles. They are behind all of our key campaigns across all categories. The marketing team is comprised of several key areas: Communications, Product Marketing, Sports Marketing, Marketing Operations, Account Marketing and PR. They work cross functionally with many lines of business as well as globally.
Skills and Qualifications All members of the marketing team share these important qualities: passion for the brand, ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization, ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams, strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and openness to change.
Training and Internships Our Future Product Manager Trainee Program allows candidates to participate in a rotational program that touches product creation and go-to market. We also offer a variety of internship opportunities based on the business needs.
Skills and Qualifications In addition to the specialized skills (contracts, intellectual property, employment law, etc.), our team members have a keen understanding of the business, extremely high ethical standards, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Other than for an administrative position, a law degree is required.
Product Development is responsible for partnering with Design and Marketing through the entire creation process to turn their ideas and requirements into a physical product. This includes identifying the materials, creating the patterns, determining the product cost, creating the samples and partnering with our Sourcing counterparts in order to get this creation through production. We always look for ways to reduce complexity, streamline processes, and minimize costs while not sacrificing quality. We work with the latest technologies to design products that provide the greatest value proposition to our customers—highest quality at the lowest cost. Our employees are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through cross-functional and cross-brand experiences. We support international moves in order to provide maximum exposure and continuous learning to our employees within Global Operations.
Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of materials, textiles, style patterns, 3D graphics, apparel/footwear construction. The ability to work and communicate across geographies and cultures. Collaboration is essential; ability to work effectively with multi-functional, cross-cultural teams in order to support the product creation process is a must.
Training Footwear and apparel Trainee Programs are offered in our Herzogenaurach, Canton, Portland and Shanghai locations.
Our retail stores exist to showcase the adidas Group brands in the best possible light in order to win the consumer. Our store employees are the closest point of contact to consumers of any adidas Brand Ambassadors. We have three different store formats: the Sport Performance stores allow us to showcase the sports side of our Brand by category, the Sport Heritage stores focus on our trend and lifestyle consumers, while our Factory Outlets have both style of products and help us sell overstock and clearance products. Various corporate functions support our Retail Field Operations group. These include: Store Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, IT, HR, Construction/Development, and eCommerce. We are poised for aggressive growth across all channels: brick and mortar stores, online, B2B, and pureplayer business.
Skills and Qualifications While all our associates share several key qualities—critical thinking, ability to develop collaborative relationships, practical problem solving, excellent customer service, and adaptability—the one key quality that is absolutely essential to our work is the desire to win the consumer.
Supply Chain Management is responsible for getting our products into the hands of our customers at the right time and lowest cost. We forecast the demand from the customer then move footwear and apparel products around the world from where they are produced to where they are sold. This includes projecting customer demand, shipping by sea, air, rail, and truck, managing product crossing international borders, warehousing, and final delivery, on-time and in-full.
Our key initiatives include replenishment, end-to-end profitability, development of an adaptive supply network, focus on end-to-end planning, and faster and more efficient product creation.
Skills and Qualifications In addition to a passion for sports, the majority of our jobs require degree-level education, fluent English skills, and international exposure. The one most important trait that all our team members share is a global mindset.
Training Supply Chain Trainee Programs are offered in our Herzogenaurach, Canton, Portland, Spartanburg and Hong Kong locations. We encourage international moves because they provide our employees with cross-functional and cross-brand experience, maximum exposure, and continuous learning.
The adidas Group sales organization is a dynamic and mobile team that brings our products and brand to millions of consumers. Our key goals today are to increase adidas Group market share in all areas and provide the consumer with the most relevant and desired product through our major retail accounts and in our geographic regions. The structure of the organization consists of several key areas of operations, including: field sales, direct sales, specialty sales and team sales. The field sales group is focused on selling our footwear, apparel and accessories to all levels of retailers from small to large retailers. The direct sales group is an inside sales force that focuses its efforts on accounts under certain revenue levels. Specialty sales include sales of our football, running and tennis lines to all retailers and specialty shops. Lastly, our team sales group sells our products to vendors and universities.
Skills and Qualifications Successful sales professionals at adidas Group are passionate and competitive about our products and our brand. Important skills we share are: presentation, analysis and retail math skills, communication, problem solving, and negotiation. Positions include: Sales Rep, Key Account Rep, Account Executive, Sales Manager/Key Account Manager, Field Sales/Key Account Director, VP/Coach
Our primary responsibility in the Sourcing Department is to ensure adidas Group's products are manufactured according to Sales and Market needs. We manage our suppliers, as well as create and implement sourcing strategies to ensure our manufacturing volume is being supported in a timely and cost-efficient manner, while maintaining quality. We make sure product is created, tested, mass produced, and shipped to over 70 countries around the world. We confirm over 50,000 articles each year and manage the logistics of manufacturing these products across 40 different countries. Sourcing supports Global Operations and the adidas Group on strategic initiatives aimed at building speed, agility and connectivity in our supply chain to differentiate ourselves from our competitors as well as enabling us to be the closest to every consumer.
Skills and Qualifications The majority of our jobs require degree-level education, fluent English skills, and international exposure. Knowledge of footwear or textile production or development is essential. Also important is the team members' ability to effectively communicate across geographies in order to further business results. We encourage our employees to broaden their knowledge and skills through cross-functional and crossbrand experiences.
Training Sourcing is a global function that operates through a network of over 20 offices located on four continents. We support international moves in order to provide maximum exposure and continuous learning to our employees within Global Operations.
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