Materials Developer

Cella by Randstad Digital; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Nike WHQ in Beaverton, OR seeks a Materials Developer 3 to lead yarn and material development initiatives within the Flyknit portfolio. The role ensures material readiness aligns with seasonal product timelines, partnering with global sourcing and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supply chain, textiles, or materials development, with strong Excel skills and experience coordinating with international suppliers. On-site role with occasional global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain, materials development, or project management within footwear, apparel, or textiles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems; advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Yarn and material development: manage new yarn development initiatives and support material qualification, onboarding and divestment/phase-out in Flyknit portfolio.
• Monitor yarn supply chains, capacity, and inventory health; proactively identify and mitigate risks to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with Materials Sourcing, Materials Planning, Product Development and Machine Operations; coordinate with Vietnam-based suppliers and overseas partners.
• Track project milestones and material data using advanced Excel; deliver clear status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Supply chain

Textile development

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Textile Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Location: Beaverton, OR (On-site M-F at WHQ)Job Type: Contract (7 months)Compensation Range: $33 - 37 per hourWe are seeking a driven, highly organized Materials Developer 3 with a strong foundation in supply chain and textiles to join the Materials Development team at Nike WHQ in Beaverton, OR.This role serves as a critical operational partner across the Flyknit material portfolio, managing new yarn development initiatives, supporting onboarding and divestment activities, and maintaining full visibility into yarn supply and operational risks. You will partner closely with Materials Sourcing, Materials Planning, Vietnam-based vendors, and machine operations programmers to ensure material readiness aligns perfectly with seasonal product creation and commercialization timelines.Responsibilities:Yarn & Material Development: Manage new yarn development initiatives and support material qualification, onboarding, and divestment/phase-out activities across the Flyknit portfolio.Supply Chain & Risk Management: Monitor yarn supply chains, capacity management, and inventory health; proactively identify and mitigate supply and operational risks to prevent commercialization delays.Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Partner daily with internal Materials Sourcing, Materials Planning, Product Development, and Machine Operations teams, while maintaining active alignment with Vietnam-based suppliers and overseas manufacturing partners.Vendor & Sourcing Support: Coordinate directly with global suppliers to manage lead times, evaluate supplier readiness, resolve production issues, and maintain accurate yarn specifications and reporting data.Project Tracking & Execution: Utilize Microsoft Office (specifically advanced Excel) to track project milestones, manage material data, and deliver clear status updates to stakeholders.Qualifications:Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in supply chain, materials development, or project management within footwear, apparel, or textiles.Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Development, or a related field preferred.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management systems.Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams and international suppliers.Core Competencies: Strong project management background, self-starter mindset, high comfort navigating ambiguity, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.Global Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to participate in occasional evening calls to interface directly with Asia-based manufacturing partners and vendors.Nice To Have:Textile & Yarn Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of yarn specifications, manufacturing processes, or footwear innovation-to-scale transitions (especially Flyknit).JOBID: 102026-165776#LI-CELLA#LI-CN1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.