About the Job
Join Our Dynamic Sportswear Brand and Shape the Future of Performance Footwear!
Are you looking to be part of a team that's redefining footwear materials in an industry ripe for innovation? We’re seeking a passionate Materials Leader to lead our Inline Materials Team.
As our Materials Lead for PAD (Lifestyle) Footwear, you'll transform footwear dreams into reality. Your mission is to push the boundaries of materials to unprecedented heights, setting and achieving short-to-medium-term goals while aligning your work with our long-term vision. In this pivotal role, you'll execute our global materials strategy across various verticals, including Performance All Day, Special Projects, and Collaborations. You’ll lead a team of Specialists, collaborating closely with the Head of Materials and ensuring synergy with the Design, Development, and Product Management teams.
Your Mission
- Material Mastery: Source outstanding materials that inspire product creation, ensuring alignment with our timelines, sourcing policies, and sustainability goals.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Guide and nurture the Footwear Material Specialists through trust and mentorship to foster growth and excellence.
- Sustainability and Performance Goals: Align material-specific targets with our sustainability roadmap, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, sustainability, and efficiency.
- Data Analytics and Process Optimization: Leverage data analytics to enhance material selection and supply chain processes while optimizing workflows for efficiency and quality.
- Innovation and Research: Stay ahead of industry trends, attend trade shows, and scout new technologies to integrate innovative ideas into product development.
- Material Library Management: Develop and enhance our material library, ensuring strategic partnerships with suppliers while focusing on both short-term management and future digital advancements.
- Quality Assurance and Improvement: Ensure all materials pass stringent QA tests, providing feedback to refine our testing protocols.
- Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with material suppliers and external vendors, collaborating with diverse teams to align material and product goals.
Your Story
- Educational Foundations: A Bachelor’s Degree in Footwear Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Professional/Industry Experience: Minimum of 7 years of global experience in Performance Footwear material development with supplier involvement in Asia.
- Team Leadership: At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring teams.
- Driving Innovation: Proven ability to lead innovation through materials, with strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
- Global Perspective: Extensive travel experience to T1 material suppliers and partners for sourcing and development.
- Project Management Excellence: Strong background in managing projects from inception to production.
- Design and Technology Affinity: Appreciation for footwear design and technology, particularly in the technical performance category.
- Detail Orientation and Presentation Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the capacity to build and present effective strategies and presentations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Superior communication skills, enhancing collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Creativity and Discipline Balance: Ability to blend creativity with organization and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Spirit: Capability to navigate change and approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset.
What We Offer
At On, we foster an environment centered around growth and progress. We provide the tools for holistic development, encouraging our team to stay active, learn, explore, and innovate. Our unique approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, ensuring that each individual is led by purpose.
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