Job Description
With sport playing an increasingly important role in more and more peoples’ lives, both on and off the field of play, we operate in a highly attractive industry. Based on our deep understanding of our consumer and the authenticity of the adidas brand, we push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services. We do so according to our strategy, which allows us to fully capitalize on the acceleration of favorable long-term structural trends.
‘OWN THE GAME’
‘Own the Game’ is our strategy that guides us through to 2025 – a plan rooted in sport. Sport is adidas’ past, present, and future.
Our purpose: Through sport, we have the power to change lives
Our mission: To be the best sports brand in the world
Our attitude: Impossible is nothing
An internship at adidas provides you with a unique opportunity to apply what you have learned at university, use your knowledge in practice and live your passion for sports.
JOIN THE SOURCING COSTING TEAM:
Sourcing Costing team maintains and manages the Labor and Overhead (LOH) Costing framework to drive seasonal negotiations with a global supply base. Our team also runs historical costing data reporting and analysis for Sourcing senior leadership.
YOUR TASKS:
- Support on the Seasonal Supplier LOH (Labor & Overhead) alignment including preparation, negotiation, rate publication, and internal communication.
- Support on the dashboard/ system/ data maintenance (e.g., FOB achievement)
- Support on routine operational tasks including data collection (e.g., labor data, CTV, costing standards), data mapping (e.g., cost breakdown model), and process documentation (e.g., costing materials creation)
- Contribute to the strategic projects driven by the HK Costing team.
- Identify areas in existing costing and reporting processes for improvement opportunities.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Student of Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar
- Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
- Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
- Fluent in English
- Strong analytical skills with eye for detail and interpretation
- Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite (esp. Power Point and Excel)
- Action oriented and solution-minded team player
- Self-motivated with a keen interest to learn
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
KEY FACTS:
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: adidas Sourcing Limited in Istanbul, Turkiye
YOUR APPLICATION:
- Submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover letter, please submit your personal adidas 1-pager and show us your authentic self and what makes you passionate about joining the brand and this role. The only requirement is that the adidas 1-pager is submitted as a PDF. Inside of it, you can use any format such as print, visual, written, digital, a link, etc.
- Please apply in the same language as the job description
- Be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered
