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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