Senior Raw Materials Developer, Footwear

What this role involves

The Raw Materials Developer – Footwear at ALO leads the development and commercialization of footwear materials, including uppers, foams, outsoles, and trims. They partner with design, product development, and quality teams to ensure materials meet brand requirements for performance, sustainability, and cost. Responsibilities include material sourcing, specification definition, testing, supplier management, and cost negotiation.

Skills this posting asks for

• footwear materials
• material development
• supplier management
• plm
• specification creation
• test plan development
• cost negotiation
• compliance (rsl/reach)
• color management
• bom management
• quality assurance
• footwear design translation
• problem-solving
• cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

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