As On’s Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations, you are responsible for leading On’s footwear sourcing operations teams across multiple regions. Your role involves a long-term strategic vision to drive innovation and operational excellence, ensuring On remains at the forefront of the industry. You are a people leader who elevates and inspires your team by bringing your strategic and sustainable vision to life. You care about your team’s well-being and growth, actively developing them through projects and evolving responsibilities. You foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Passionate about products, technology, and innovation, you continuously strive to bring the next innovation into line quickly. You are enthusiastic about digital creation and automation, inspiring partners to think beyond the status quo and invest sustainably for the future. You value manufacturing partnerships, nurturing relationships built on trust, and encouraging capabilities, autonomy, and prioritization for On. You aim to surpass ‘Industrial Standard’ and elevate On’s footwear sourcing performance to the highest level. As a connector, you build and foster strong cross-functional relationships, partnering closely with Innovation, Product Strategy, Product Creation, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
Your Mission
1. Lead and empower Footwear Sourcing Operations teams across multiple regions to achieve excellence. Oversee regional Heads of Footwear Operations and the Head of Footwear Quality to ensure alignment and collaboration toward shared goals.
2. Develop and execute a sourcing strategy through impactful initiatives.
3. Spearhead efforts to elevate footwear manufacturing and automation to unprecedented levels.
4. Build and nurture high-performing teams by driving meaningful projects and responsibilities.
5. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that inspires innovation and growth.
6. Cultivate trust-based relationships with key business partners to drive mutual success.
7. Accelerate the transition of new innovation projects from concept to inline production.
8. Lead automation initiatives in collaboration with manufacturing partners.
9. Champion and embody On’s commitment to sustainability in all aspects of work.
Your Story
1. An entrepreneurial and open mindset, eager for differentiation and excellence.
2. 15+ years of experience in sourcing or manufacturing high-performance products, preferably in footwear.
3. Deep experience in implementing automation in production.
4. Visionary leadership with experience in leading, coaching, and developing high-performance teams.
5. Experience in complex reporting organizations with a highly collaborative approach.
6. This position is based in Vietnam, with frequent travel to Zurich, Indonesia, and China; working language is English.
Meet The Team
You belong to the Footwear Sourcing team, collaborating closely with functions such as Footwear Creation, Product Operations, Material, Sustainability, and Innovation.
What We Offer
On offers an environment centered around growth and progress, providing tools for holistic development—staying active, learning, exploring, and innovating. We combine a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for physical and mental well-being, led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination.
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