<div>Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.</div> <div>*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.</div> <div> </div> Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Define, govern and lead adidas’ global product labeling strategy for Apparel, Accessories & Gear (A&G) and Footwear. Ensure that all legal, regulatory and mandatory labeling requirements are consistently met for adidas brands, collaborations, partnerships and global licensees. Drive the development and integration of product labeling content, data and technical solutions ensuring seamless alignment with adidas’ product creation, sourcing and distribution models. By embedding labeling compliance into systems, processes and execution, protect adidas from regulatory risk while enabling speed, scalability and brand consistency. Key Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of global product labeling requirements related to Branding, Trademarks, Legal Compliance, Sustainability, Customs, Product Safety and Consumer Protection.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Govern mandatory labeling requirements and where possible standardize solutions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Oversee and continuously improve the global legal labeling requirements repository, ensuring accuracy, traceability and effective execution on product labels.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Partner closely with Global, Regional and Local Legal Teams to ensure label content complies with applicable national, regional and international regulations. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on adidas products and labeling processes. Support regulatory positioning and lobbying activities in collaboration with Global Government & Community Affairs. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead the global development, sourcing and cost governance of product labels and marketing hangtags for Apparel, A&G and Footwear across all adidas brands. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Define end‑to‑end label content data requirements and partner with Product Ownership teams within Global Brand Creation & Sourcing Solutions to embed these requirements into product creation systems. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure labeling and content requirements are scalable, system‑enabled and aligned with digital product creation and global supply chain execution. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure all product labeling‑related processes, standards and procedures are clearly documented, maintained and communicated.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Global Brand Teams, ensuring alignment between branding intent and regulatory requirements.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as the global point of coordination across Legal, Product Development, Sourcing, Customs, Sustainability, IT and Markets on product labeling‑related topics.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non‑legal stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Build, develop and lead a high‑performing global team by fostering a motivational and inclusive environment focused on coaching, continuous learning and career development.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Allocate projects and workstreams based on experience, complexity, capacity and strategic priority to ensure optimal delivery and organizational efficiency.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Continuously monitor workload, performance and effectiveness using data, systems and team feedback, and adjust structures and priorities as business needs evolve.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Set clear objectives and performance targets for direct reports, ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic goals.</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global, Regional and National Legal Teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Government & Community Affairs</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Brands - Brand-Creation-Sourcing Solutions</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Customs Team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Product Development and Sourcing</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Market SCM Teams</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to interpret and apply product labeling regulations, customs legislation, import requirements and consumer protection laws across multiple jurisdictions. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven capability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed and fast‑moving global environment, balancing competing priorities and deadlines. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong business judgment with well‑developed analytical, critical thinking and decision‑making skills. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated senior leadership capability with a high level of accountability, resilience and results orientation. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Fluency in English, both written and spoken.</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">University degree in Law, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications are a strong advantage. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">5+ years of progressive experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, product labeling, customs/trade compliance, or adjacent functions within a global manufacturing or branded consumer goods environment. </li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven leadership experience in a matrixed, international organization, including responsibility for guiding teams, setting strategic direction and influencing senior stakeholders.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Extensive, up‑to‑date knowledge of customs, trade and product compliance legislation, ideally within a global consumer goods environment.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience working with digital product creation or master data systems is a strong advantage.</li> </ul>

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