Material Management staff/specialist

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The Material Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials to support production timelines. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to maintain high-quality standards and drive continuous improvement in material management processes.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain material delivery schedules to meet production timelines and minimize delays.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to discuss material quality issues, resolve problems, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
- Monitor material costs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with product development, design, and quality control teams to understand material requirements and ensure alignment with production needs.
- Analyze material data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to foster trust, improve delivery performance, and support innovation in materials development.
- 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.
- Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders for material quality/color achievability as production ramps up.
- Coordinate with the sustainability team on RSL.

- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field.
- From 3+ to 8+ years of experience in materials, supplier management, preferably in the footwear industry. Candidates who have worked with Nike, Adidas, New Balance, or major sportwear companies are welcomed.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation & presentations in both English and local language.
- Excellent negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of materials specifications and quality standards.
- Proven track record of improving supplier performance and managing delivery schedules.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point and data analysis tools.
- Fluent in Japanese or English spoken and written; Chinese (Mandarin) or Korean is a plus.

* Benefits: 

- Language allowance: VND 1,000,000 ~ 3,000,000 for English/Japanese certificate holders.
- Transportation allowance: from VND 446,116.
- Parking fee: Actual expense.
- Salary raise and promotion.
- Salary raise once a year in April based on the company’s wage table and performance evaluation.
- Higher positions include Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager (with additional “Position allowance”).