Contract Materials Developer: Yarn & Supply Planning

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton, OR is seeking a contractor for Materials Development 3 to manage yarn development initiatives, support onboarding/divestment, and coordinate with suppliers to align material readiness with product timelines.

The role partners with Materials Sourcing and Materials Planning to support supply planning, capacity management, and inventory health, ensuring Flyknit material development proceeds smoothly during the project window.

Qualifications

• Experience in yarn development and commercialization processes.
• Knowledge of yarn specifications, performance, and manufacturing implications.
• Experience with material onboarding, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Understanding of material supply chains and supplier networks.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with data management.
• Advanced Excel and data management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage new yarn development initiatives and support onboarding and divestment activities.
• Maintain visibility to yarn supply and operational risks; coordinate with suppliers for material readiness.
• Partner with Materials Sourcing and Materials Planning to support supply planning and capacity management.
• Monitor inventory health and supplier readiness across Flyknit material portfolio.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and ensure timely material development and commercialization objectives.

Skills

Yarn development

Material planning

Supply chain

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent multitasking

Excel data management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nike Beaverton, OR is seeking a contractor for Materials Development 3 to manage yarn development initiatives, support onboarding/divestment, and coordinate with suppliers to align material readiness with product timelines.

The role partners with Materials Sourcing and Materials Planning to support supply planning, capacity management, and inventory health, ensuring Flyknit material development proceeds smoothly during the project window.