Assistant Manager Materials Engineering Innovation Footwear

Puma
Xiamen
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Team-player","Independent","Structured"]

Lead development of FTW upper materials for innovation projects, researching cutting-edge materials and coordinating with internal and external partners. Oversee supplier networks, lab testing, and SOP development to ensure seamless integration of new materials, while staying current with industry trends and collaborating with Innovation and Sourcing teams to meet project goals.

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Puma
6 months ago

Assistant Manager Materials Engineering Innovation Footwear

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Job Summary

Lead development of FTW upper materials for innovation projects, researching cutting-edge materials and coordinating with internal and external partners. Oversee supplier networks, lab testing, and SOP development to ensure seamless integration of new materials, while staying current with industry trends and collaborating with Innovation and Sourcing teams to meet project goals.
Location: Xiamen
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deliver relevant materials (textiles, fibres, leather, coatings, etc) for ongoing Innovation projects from a technology and project management perspective
  • •Support the Research and development efforts for innovative performance and sustainable technologies in close collaboration with Innovation, Sourcing and key suppliers
  • •Identify key suppliers and build up an effective network in cooperation with the overall Sourcing strategy
  • •Develop and maintain relationships with internal & external partners to ensure processes meet innovation objectives
  • •Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods and industry trends.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor degree in Material / Chemistry / Textile / Lab Management
  • •More than 5 years working experience in Footwear Material; Production/Product Development experience is a plus
  • •Team-player, open-minded, innovative, problem-solver, committed, communicative and well structured, with the ability to work independently
  • •Proficient in MS Office
  • •Fluent English is a must
Experience:5+ yearsFootwearMaterialsTextiles
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeam-playerIndependentStructured
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS Office

Company Brief

Puma
Global athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories brand designing, developing, marketing and selling sports-inspired products for consumers and athletes worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1948
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