Materials Developer

Location:

Beaverton, OR (On-site M-F at WHQ)
Job Type: Contract (7 months)
Compensation Range: $33 - 37 per hour

We 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).

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Equal 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  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…