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.