Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear

Principal Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consumer research, R&D, and engineering.

• Compile and evaluate research on future product requirements.

• Identify enhancements to current products.

• Assist the product development team in testing strategies, including pricing, product design, marketing, advertising, and packaging.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent years of experience in a similar industry).

• One year of related experience preferred.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient PC skills.

Knowledge & Application:

• Good knowledge of a single specialist area through prior study or experience.

• Applies principles and practices in a recognized professional field.

• Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations within own area.

• Determines a course of action based on guidelines.

Problem Solving:

• Encounters similar problems requiring fact-finding, clarification, and basic analysis.

• Solutions are found within normal operating processes and policies.

• Selects the best solution based on defined procedures or precedence.

• Occasionally uses basic problem-solving techniques to define problems and identify solutions.

Interaction:

• Exchanges standard/basic technical or non-technical information with colleagues, superiors, and customers.

• May interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding.

• Conveys straightforward information to non-divergent audiences.

Impact:

• Limited to short-term team performance.

• Supports goal achievement through personal effort.

• Plans own work, assesses progress, and adjusts efforts to meet goals.

Accountability:

• Accountable for meeting own targets impacting the immediate work area.

• Work is reviewed periodically.

• Aware of wider profitability issues.

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