Chemical Engineer ( Hcm-Binhduong-Dongnai)

Main Purpose:

Drive functional chemical engineering excellence across the product lines to support the creation and execution of premium quality crafted product to meet the consumer’s needs/expectations from brief to box.
Under the guidance of the Head of Materials-Asia (or other job title), work to understand brand needs and provide component/chemical supply resources to support creative progress and innovation. To work with established processes from sampling through production to achieve brand/design/commercial/innovation objectives, while optimising price, profitability and supply. Through strong involvement in component sourcing strategy, reduce the proliferation of compounds/formulations and suppliers to decrease our risk of redundant materials and also drive selection of chemicals/components/compounds into a smaller number of selected suppliers.
Work to ensure we have a range of chemical options that support Clarks business and through testing ensure they are fit for purpose. Assist in establishing processes that help support the above as well as driving process and compound controls across our supply base inclusive of chemical engineering initiatives. Assist with special projects and assignments as required.

JOB REQUIREMENT:
INNOVATION (20%)
. Collaborate with the Development Gender Heads and Development Resources, Innovation, Value engineering and functional counterparts to develop and support transition of new chemical technology to inline through manufacturing
. Maintain connectivity with innovation resources and execution of product category specific innovation

CROSS PRODUCT CATEGORY FUNCTIONAL EXCELLENCE (40%)
. To own the primary relationship with Chemical/Compound/Component suppliers and representative offices.
. To be the off-shore point of contact for Chemical/Compound/component related issues during innovation, sampling and production stages for Product teams, including price negotiation, risk mitigation, MOQ surcharge and resolution of supplier/shoe factory disputes.
. To understand shoe specifications and construction to ensure fit for purpose principles are adhered to so that appropriate compounds/components are specified in terms of aesthetic, technical and physical properties during development stage.
. Create & support product category, functional and strategic goals and initiatives aimed at supporting product, process and innovation excellence in chemical/compound area.
. Drive functional execution to support key initiatives (ie supplier rationalization, compound standardization, formula mixing and component manufacturing process audits, cushion/comfort innovation etc) as directed , and in collaboration with the related counterparts
. Provide fact based feedback to SVP of Global Sourcing Ops and Materials Head on Fty capacity & capability to support Strategic & Chemical/Component Sourcing and Product Creation decisions
. Provide fact based analysis on Chemical engineering & manufacturing related investment strategies to ensure factory partner investments support Clark’s long term business interests
. Lead Chemical engineering aspects of cross categorical quality agenda
. Collaborate with counterparts and factory teams in the development of Chemical BP’s
. Ensures functional product and process best practices are communicated and applied throughout the product process and balanced with BP’s
. Work w/ material team counterparts to support timely data integrity, performance KPI’s and related reporting to support the product process from brief to box
. Chemical vendor management, including but not limited to vendor approval & price confirmation and general source strategy development
. Determine formulations being used in all outsoles and mid soles and other components. Review with the aim of determining suitability and standardization.
. Make recommendations as to uniformity of these formulations so that individual suppliers are working to identical formulas and specifications.
. Implement standard formulas across our supplier base, both contract factories and raw material suppliers.
. Utilize Material Test Standards to evaluate the testing profiles (description) for existing and proposed new materials in order to ensure the meeting of minimum specifications. Make recommendations to changes in standards
. Make recommendations on specific formula/compound usage depending on end use.
. Visit factory in-house chemical rooms to determine conformity of process and also external suppliers’ chemical rooms. Be prepared to drive corrective action for those which are not meeting an acceptable standard of housekeeping, process control and EH&S standards.
. Follow up on any Chemical/compound related RSL issues. Stay up to date with changes in regulations relating to this subject.
. Support Ad-Hoc chemical oriented Projects and / or reporting as assigned by manager.

TRAINING (25%)
. Provide functional coaching, mentoring, goal setting and development planning for all related counterparts where needed that require Chemical/Component Supply chain knowledge
. Enable functional connection between offshore team and Dev center factory counterparts through coaching and mentoring to drive Chemical functional excellence
COMMUNICATION (15%)
. Responsible for collaborating to create and prioritize Chemical Engineering operational goals and objectives while balancing with sourcing operations needs/goals.
. Collaborate with Value Engineering to align in support of VE goals
. Collaborate with other functions to support Sustainability and Chemical related CSR goals
. Foster communication that supports an inclusive and collaborative team environment across the development categories, functions and factories

Experience & Technical Skills require:
. Effective & excellence of communication in English
. Detailed knowledge of Asian supply base for compounds, adhesives, components, bottom components
. Understanding of chemical composition and suitability for production and use, including Restricted Substance control.
. Detailed knowledge of Chemical engineering principles and the drivers of price change and opportunities to reduce cost
. Full understanding of footwear outsole, midsole, component manufacturing processes, understanding lead-time/logistics requirements, and the geographic variations that exist.
. Full understanding of footwear processes, shoe constructions and components fit for purpose
. Understanding of physical testing processes for components and what that means in shoes
. Experience in Footwear Chemical Engineering role
. Understanding of material technical testing and testing requirements
. Knowledge of Shoe making and processes
. Restricted Substance control/legislation requirements by Market
. Quality control Management

Salary & Benefits:
. Working location: Clarks office HCM, Binh Duong, Dong Nai
. Long holiday
. Friendly working environment
. Premium Health care programme.
. This position is opened only for local Vietnamese candidate
. Salary: Negotiation
. Only reply for selected CV for interviewing

- Premium Health care programme
- Long holiday
- Friendly working environment

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