Global Materials & Supply Chain Project Lead, Footwear

Aquent (United States); Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, is seeking a materials and supply chain expert for a contract role in Beaverton, OR. You will coordinate global suppliers and internal teams to keep development on track and ensure materials are production-ready for high-impact footwear projects.

You will manage development-to-production workflows, track lead times, and mitigate risks while communicating with international partners to meet critical timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials sourcing, or related manufacturing roles.
• Strong project management with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing partners to meet production needs.
• Understanding of material supply chains, lead times, and risk management.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data tracking.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Proactive, self-directed and able to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday and attend occasional evening meetings with international partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage material development projects from initial development through supplier onboarding, commercialization, and eventual phase-out.
• Coordinate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure material availability, production readiness, and project milestones are achieved.
• Partner with Materials Sourcing, Materials Planning, Product Development, and Manufacturing Operations teams to support business priorities.
• Track supplier capacity, material lead times, inventory health, and potential supply chain constraints.
• Identify risks, proactively resolve issues, and escalate challenges that could affect production or commercialization timelines.
• Support material qualification, supplier readiness, and transitions from development into production.
• Maintain accurate material data, project trackers, status reports, and operational documentation.
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional stakeholders and Asia-based supplier partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Skills

Project management

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity navigation

Onsite availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, textiles, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP

PLM

Materials management systems

Job description

Aquent, a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, is seeking a materials and supply chain expert for a contract role in Beaverton, OR. You will coordinate global suppliers and internal teams to keep development on track and ensure materials are production-ready for high-impact footwear projects.

You will manage development-to-production workflows, track lead times, and mitigate risks while communicating with international partners to meet critical timelines.