Materials Operations - Intern (Dec 2024)

Join the Adidas Internship Program!

Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your internship with a global leader in the industry? At Adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives. Our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world, with a “You Got This” mentality to reach beyond possibilities!

This 6-month Part-Time Internship at Adidas provides you with a unique opportunity to apply what you’ve learned at university, use your knowledge in practice, and live your passion for sports in our Guangzhou Global Sourcing business.

Why Adidas?

• Dynamic Industry: With sports playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both on and off the field, we operate in a highly attractive industry with lots of potential.
• Innovative Environment: We push the boundaries of products, quality, experiences, and services based on our deep understanding of our consumers and the authenticity of the Adidas brand.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We champion DEI by fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

About the Material Operations Team

Join the Material Operations Team: Our team owns the data management of Material Supplier (T2), Suppliers’ Subcontractors & Raw Material Suppliers (T2+1), optimizes the reporting process, and maintains data. And apply automation to share information with the internal team and T2 supplier base in a safe way.

Key Objectives & Opportunity

• To create and optimize data management tools and processes for the T2 supplier base.
• To learn how to work with teams in different cultures (China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan).
• To enhance data, communication, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• T2 and T2+1 supplier base data management and update.
• Support in developing and maintaining the T2 capability matrix.
• Co-work with the materials planning team in managing the T2 capacity overview.
•  Assist implementation of processes & policies.
• Manage survey and DocuSign for the T2 supplier base.
• Manage and track project status for all locations.
• Organize team meetings, facilitate workshops, and prepare and combine meeting decks.

Key Working Relationships

• Material Operation Team in different locations
• Material Sourcing Team in different functions
• Material planning team
• T1 factories, and key T2 suppliers.

Requirement

• Student in progress of undergraduate or master degree program. Preferably major in Data Management and Business Management.
• Strong in analytics skills, capable of working with massive data.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experienced in Power Automate is an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset to work in partnership across functions and locations.
• Fluency in verbal and written communication I English, and Mandarin. Cantonese or other languages are a plus.
• At least 3 working days per week, 6 months service period
• Readiness to start the internship in Jan 2025 with 6 months duration.