Footwear materials Lead

Job Descriptions:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team of material sourcing specialists while nurturing people skills and cultivating a positive team environment

  • Build and maintain robust relationships with material suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies, operations, quality, and sustainability goals

  • Partner with suppliers to drive efficiencies and optimize costs while actively evaluating supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement

  • Spearhead team in cross-functional collaborations to proactively address perceived risks and pre-production and production challenges and put in place contingencies to ensure brand delivery expectations are met

  • Develop comprehensive reports and actionable strategic recommendations to drive material consolidation initiatives, enhance key performance indicators (KPIs) for improved efficiency, reduce lead times, and ensure a resilient supply base that upholds quality standards and on-time delivery

  • Oversee rigorous material testing processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address material-related issues and implement corrective measures

  • Drive material sustainability initiatives and partner with sustainability teams to set goals, track progress, and contribute to sustainability reporting

  • Research and analyze market insights, and stay abreast of material science advancements, emerging technologies, and market trends of innovative materials.

  • Perform other duty as required/assigned

Qualificatons:

  • Proven experience leading and managing materials teams, with expertise in fostering collaboration and team development

  • Deep knowledge of product creation and manufacturing processes for footwear and materials

  • Strong understanding of material supply chains and the footwear material industry, including vendor capabilities

  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate strategy, goals, and objectives

  • Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools such as Google Suite, Looker, and Hex; experience with Centric PLM is a plus

  • High integrity a must and accountability in decision-making and actions

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, accountable for actions/decisions and embrace change

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

  • English is our working language and fluency in Mandarin is a plus

Information: https://culture.on.com/jobs/7171419

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