We are seeking proactive, strategic and communicative individuals to join our Material Control members. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials required for our product development while managing communication with suppliers regarding quality issues. You will closely collaborate with cross- functional teams to maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor delivery schedules, and proactively address any quality concerns.
Job Description:
Analyze material data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Monitor material costs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost- effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards.
Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders for material quality/color achievability as production ramps up.
Coordinate with the sustainability team on RSL.
Communicate regularly with suppliers to discuss material quality issues, resolve problems, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Manage all bulk fabric coordination with Mills post- development: Greige booking, bulk lot approval, testing, and delivering KPIs “On- time delivery” and “Right—first- time” materials.
Mitigate material & trim issues with suppliers & factories.
Collaborate with product development, design, and quality control teams to understand material requirements and ensure alignment with production needs.
Develop and maintain material delivery schedules to meet production timelines and minimize delays.
Build strong relationships with suppliers to foster trust, improve delivery performance, and support innovation in materials development.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above (Materials, supply chain, or international trade background preferred)
3+ years of experience in supplier management, material development, or mass production in the footwear or apparel industry (Experience working with sports brands or Japanese companies preferred)
Able to independently handle supplier communication and coordination
Willing to travel domestically within Vietnam to support factories or internal departments
Strong cross- functional collaboration skills, proactive and problem- solving mindset, teamwork and clear reporting, culturally adaptable to Japanese working style and multilingual environments
Capable of using English in daily communication and business writing, preferably with TOEIC/IELTS or equivalent certificate (Japanese or Chinese language ability is a plus)
Proficient in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic formulas) and PowerPoint for reporting and presentation
Familiar with footwear material development processes, delivery schedule control, and quality assurance
