Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published on: November 9, 2026
The Company:
Our client is a leading international brand in the sports and outdoor industry, with in-house product development and a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Role & Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate compound development projects from concept through industrialization and scale-up across multiple production sites, ensuring material availability and on-time delivery.
Develop and refine outsole and midsole compounds through testing and final validation, ensuring they meet physical performance standards before mass production.
Drive cost efficiency in compound development and negotiate competitive, fair pricing with material suppliers.
Ensure consistent product quality through rigorous technical control of development activities.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the compound development function.
Contribute to innovation and new material exploration projects, including sustainable and next-generation materials, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Support supplier evaluation, selection and development for footwear components.
Act as the technical reference for product, sourcing and production teams on materials, sole construction and compound selection; build and maintain a compound library tailored to different sports and manufacturing processes.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in footwear compound and sole development (Rubber, EVA, PU, TPU or similar), with a proven track record of delivering results.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related field.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfortable working in complex, fast-moving environments; able to lead and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Clear and confident communication in English and Vietnamese; Chinese is a strong advantage.
Detail-oriented, technically curious, self-driven and able to work independently.
Active interest in sports is a plus.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
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