BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.
For our division Product Creation at our location in Köln we are looking for a
Innovation Manager (m/f/d) Footwear
YOUR SHOES TO FILL:
* You will pioneer tomorrow’s technical product solutions for footwear with a special focus on new constructions and components in the orthopedic and functional product segment.
* In doing so, you will work closely with the development team to implement new technologies and solutions from concept to bulk-production.
* You are keen to satisfy your natural curiosity and to keep your knowledge about biomechanical and orthopedic needs up to date.
* You connect the brand DNA & Purpose with new technologies and innovational approaches to broaden the Birkenstock product portfolio and further expand footbed functionality
* With the seasonal calendar as a frame of reference, you integrate completely new product developments into the seasonal cycle.
* Also, you will build up a portfolio of various functional innovation projects, manage and drive their progress tightly, and enable smooth and constant hand-offs from the innovation stage to seasonal process.
* Your project management skills are holistic and hands-on, you manage your projects independently, keep an eye on the resources and activate them as needed.
YOUR WALK OF LIFE:
* University degree in sport sciences, biomechanics, design and/or product management
* Experience in managing complex innovation projects in the field of footwear, orthopedic products and/or biomechanics
* Know-how in footwear manufacturing methods, construction, and materials
* Basic knowledge about orthopedic and biomechanic principles
* Fit in MS Office
* Very good command of German and English
WE OFFER:
BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities.
Interesse?
Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!
If you have any further questions, please contact Ada Bralewska.
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