My Name is Anni Griffin and I’m now Material Developer in Reebok Canton. Before that I have been a Functional Trainnee with Global OperationsGlobal Operations (GOPSGlobal Operations (GOPS) is the overriding organisation for all functions which help to create products for all adidas Group brands and get them to the marketplace. Everyday Global Operations teams across the globe ensure products are created, tested, commercialised, mass produced and shipped to over 70 countries around the world.) is the overriding organisation for all functions which help to create products for all adidas Group brands and get them to the marketplace. Everyday Global Operations teams across the globe ensure products are created, tested, commercialised, mass produced and shipped to over 70 countries around the world. and now I want to share my experiences from this time, from my rotation in LO Vietnam and my key learnings with you. My Functional Trainee Program (FTPThe Functional Trainee Programme (FTP) is a key programme for filling our global future talent pipeline for different functions. The FTP offers top graduates with excellent academic performance as well as relevant internships and international background the opportunity to spend 18 months gaining functional knowledge by rotating in different departments while being involved in daily business and project work.) began at the Reebok HQ in Canton. Through the programme I received the opportunity to travel to Vietnam and work with our factories and colleagues from the LO.
Now back in Reebok Canton, I look out of the window and notice the brick red track that circles around Reebok. Like Reebok’s track, the FTPThe Functional Trainee Programme (FTP) is a key programme for filling our global future talent pipeline for different functions. The FTP offers top graduates with excellent academic performance as well as relevant internships and international background the opportunity to spend 18 months gaining functional knowledge by rotating in different departments while being involved in daily business and project work. is circular and fluid. In order to run a mile I must circle the Reebok track four times. Similarly, to execute my programme I must complete four rotations.
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