Analyst II, Materials Manufacturing - Converse
Nike
NIKE VIETNAM HQ, Unknown
Contract
Competitive
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Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it is about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.
The goals of the Converse Global Sourcing & Manufacturing team are to deliver product excellence and build a resilient, future‑ready manufacturing network that enables the growth of our brand. We partner with world‑class suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure materials and manufacturing capabilities support product innovation, quality, speed, cost competitiveness, and sustainability.
We believe this is possible by strengthening supplier partnerships, elevating operational excellence, and continuously improving how we manage and scale our materials manufacturing network.
You will be part of the Converse Materials Sourcing & Manufacturing team within the Global Sourcing & Manufacturing organization. You will report to Senior Manager, Vendor Management & Operations – Converse. This role partners closely with footwear material suppliers and internal stakeholders across Product Creation, Engineering, Sourcing, Costing, Quality, and Sustainability, and reports to the Senior Manager, Materials Manufacturing & Operations.
Materials are foundational to product performance, quality, consumer experience, and brand expression at Converse. We are seeking an Analyst II, Materials Manufacturing to support the lifecycle management of footwear material suppliers and help drive consistent manufacturing performance across delivery, quality, cost, and sustainability.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail‑oriented, execution‑focused, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, matrixed environment. You are able to translate business and product needs into clear actions with suppliers through strong analytical thinking, and effective communication. You enjoy building strong working relationships with material suppliers, driving day‑to‑day execution, and continuously learning footwear materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain operations.
You are collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and cross‑functional ways of working across a global manufacturing network.
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in materials manufacturing, footwear production, or supply chain.
Working knowledge of footwear materials and manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
Solid analytical, planning, and basic project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures in a matrixed environment.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
In this role, you will manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of footwear material suppliers, developing and maintaining strong, trust‑based partnerships to ensure suppliers effectively support Converse product and material needs. Through disciplined execution and ongoing engagement, you will help drive consistent performance across delivery, quality, cost, and sustainability.
Managing the lifecycle of footwear material suppliers, from onboarding and seasonal execution to ongoing performance management
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers to support Converse product, capacity, and material requirements
Driving supplier performance against delivery, quality, cost, and sustainability expectations
Monitoring supplier performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and escalating issues with clear data, insights, and recommendations
Partnering cross‑functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, Costing, Quality, and Sustainability teams to support material readiness and resolve execution challenges
Executing structured supplier engagement routines to ensure clarity on priorities, commitments, and continuous improvement actions
Supporting standard processes, tools, and reporting to strengthen supplier transparency, accountability, and long‑term materials manufacturing capability