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. R-20260527-0036