11/05/2026
Apex Footwear Ltd. is hiring.
Role: Executive/Assistant Manager-Material Sourcing & Development (Leather)
Department: Design Lab (Product Development)
Job Location: Kaliakoir, Gazipur.
Role Accountabilities:
- Source and develop suitable leather and other materials for footwear/SLG sampling and production.
- Ensure material selection aligns with design requirements, cost targets, and production feasibility.
- Collaborate closely with Designer, Product Management, Costing, QA, suppliers, and Production teams to ensure material consistency from development to bulk manufacturing.
- Recommend appropriate leather articles and grades based on product categories (e.g., sneakers, boots, sandals, dress shoes, etc.).
- Understand leather tanning processes to identify potential challenges in sample and bulk footwear production.
- Conduct leather grading and quality assessments and negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing and quality.
- Manage material development processes, including swatch development and distribution to stakeholders.
- Ensure bulk production materials match approved samples in quality and specifications through effective communication with suppliers.
- Ensure all sourced materials meet lab testing requirements and take necessary actions to maintain Apex quality standards.
Qualifications that are required and preferred:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Leather / Footwear Engineering or Equivalent from a Public Private or Oversees University.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a footwear manufacturing environment, with a strong background in leather sourcing or tannery operations. Candidates with combined experience in both footwear factories and tanneries will be given preference.
Competencies and skills we are looking for:
- Excellent understanding of the footwear manufacturing process, materials, and technologies.
- Understanding of the manufacturing processes of leather, its tanning
process, difficulties & error finding leather in sample/production of footwear.
- Sound understanding of leather- Selection, Grading & Tanning process.
- Action Oriented & Results Driven
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Being Resilient
- Instills Trust
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation for the role is industry standard and negotiable
- Gratuity Facility
- Contributory Provident fund
- Yearly Salary Review
- Yearly 02 Festival Bonuses
- Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)
- Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers
- Partially Subsidized Lunch
- Daycare service
- Apex Family Discount on Apex products
How to apply?
Send your CV to: [email protected]
Or apply through BdJobs: https://lnkd.in/gUsPgvdE
Application Deadline: 30th April, 2026
Please mention " Executive/Assistant Manager-Material Sourcing & Development (Leather) in the subject line of the email.
Best of luck!