Product Development & Sourcing Intern - Materials Sourcing

Join adidas Internship Program!

Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your internship with a global leader in the industry? At adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives. Our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world, with a “You Got This” mentality to reach beyond possibilities!

The 6-month full-time Internship at adidas provides you with a unique opportunity to apply what you’ve learned at university, use your knowledge in practice, and live your passion for sports in our Global Headquarter for Product Development & Sourcing business in Hong Kong.

Why adidas?

Dynamic Industry: With sports playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both on and off the field, we operate in a highly attractive industry with lots of potentials.

Innovative Environment: We push the boundaries of products, quality, experiences, and services based on our deep understanding of our consumers and the authenticity of the adidas brand.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We champion DEI by fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

About the Internship:

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: 

• Support the Materials organization through data analysis, planning support, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination
• Contribute to fact-based decision-making by providing insights, maintaining reporting tools, and supporting strategic initiatives across materials sourcing

Key Responsibilities and Projects:

• Support materials-related reporting and analytics.
• Collect, analyze, and present data to provide facts for decision-making.
• Assist with materials sourcing processes, e.g. planning or costing related for business performance reviews.
• Contribute to projects focused on AI, process optimization, digitalization, and reporting automation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including materials, sourcing, product operations, and supplier partners.
• Support preparation of business reviews, presentations, workshops, and leadership meetings.
• Assist with market, supplier, and industry data collection to support sourcing activities.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support for materials management initiatives.
• Be active in leading and supporting Staff Group events, office activities and initiatives.

Key Objectives (special tasks and learnings):

• AI and reporting automation
• Support materials costing/planning, cost transparency and fact-based decision making
• Process standardization

Key Relationships:

• Materials organization team members in different locations

Required main study courses:

• Supply Chain, Engineering, Information, and business management

Required language skills:

• English

Additional skills/ qualifications:

• Excellent analytic skill, good presentation skill, Excel, PPT
• Ability to organize information and work with large datasets.
• Nice to have skills: Power BI, Python, SQL, Power Query (M), DAX, or other data visualization and analytics tools