Senior Specialist - Footwear Costing Chemical & Compound

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>In short</strong></h3> <p>The Senior Specialist, Footwear Compound &amp; Bottom Unit Costing drives cost engineering excellence and pricing transparency for compound and bottom units within the Global Footwear Sourcing &amp; Costing Team.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this capacity, by blending polymer science expertise with strong "should-cost" modeling and negotiation, this role ensures long-term cost efficiency, scalability and product commercialization with partnering cross-functionally from innovation to commercialization.&nbsp;</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3><strong>Your mission</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Cost Engineering &amp; Modeling: Develop, validate &amp; maintain "should-cost" models for polymer-based compounds (outsoles, midsoles, and speedboards) utilized in footwear manufacturing. Connect technical polymer-science-driven solutions to commercially viable costing solutions.</li> <li>Strategic Negotiation: Lead formula &amp; market-based pricing discussions with global chemical/ material suppliers to secure competitive landing costs and long term commercial agreements.</li> <li>Market Intelligence: Analyze global petrochemical markets and raw material indices to deliver risk-mitigating forecasts. Establish frameworks connecting raw material costs to compound pricing.</li> <li>Cost Governance &amp; Analytics: Build and standardize databases, assumptions and tracking tools for chemical materials to support global strategic cost initiatives.</li> <li>Sustainable Material Costing: Establish financial and costing frameworks for sustainable polymers, aligned with On's sustainability goals.</li> <li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the strategic costing partner, aligning with Polymer Science &amp; Engineering, Innovation, Footwear Sourcing, and external business partners to manage compound &amp; bottom unit costing process within Product Creation &amp; Commercialization timeline.</li> </ul> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <p><strong>Your story</strong></p> <ul> <li>05+ years of experience in material costing, compound development, polymer/ chemical engineering or footwear manufacturing engineering.</li> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Finance or Business.</li> <li>Technical &amp; Commercial Business Acumen: Strong understanding of footwear bottom construction &amp; foam technologies; proven ability to translate technical specs into commercial savings.</li> <li>Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets/ Excel, financial modeling, and index-based pricing mechanisms. Experience with PLM systems is preferred.</li> <li>Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset; exceptional communication skills with the ability to challenge suppliers and align stakeholders in a dynamic, global matrix environment.</li> <li>Languages: Professional fluency in English, additional language skills are a plus.</li> <li>Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in high-performance materials designed to transform the underfoot experience. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques, including IM, CMP, SCF, and high-pressure injection molding. Previous engagement with sustainable material solutions and initiatives aimed at carbon reduction.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Meet the Team</strong></h3> <p>You will join the Global Footwear Costing team, a group focused on delivering precision and transparency in footwear &amp; material costing. We prioritize data-driven decisions and collaborative problem-solving to support the brand's long-term growth and innovation goals.</p>