Director of Footwear Sourcing Operations
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Director of Footwear Sourcing Operations
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As On's Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations, you are responsible for leading On's footwear sourcing operations teams across multiple regions. Your role carries a long-term strategic vision to drive the implementation of innovation and operational excellence, ensuring On remains at the forefront of the industry.
You are a people leader who elevates the team and inspires them to perform through bringing your strategic and sustainable vision to life. You care about your team's well-being and growth, actively developing your team by providing opportunities to grow through projects and evolving responsibilities. You foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
You are excited about On's products, technology, and innovation, and continuously strive to bring the next innovation quickly into production.
You are passionate about digital creation and automation, inspiring our partners to think beyond the status quo and invest sustainably for the future.
You care about our manufacturing partners, nurturing relationships built on trust. You inspire our partners to build capabilities, autonomy, and prioritize On's needs. You aim to elevate On's footwear sourcing performance to the highest standards.
You are a connector who builds and fosters strong relationships across functions, partnering closely with Innovation, Product Strategy, Product Creation, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
Your Mission
* Lead and empower Footwear Sourcing Operations teams across multiple regions to achieve excellence, including overseeing regional Heads of Footwear Operations and the Head of Footwear Quality, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
* Develop and implement a sourcing strategy through impactful initiatives.
* Spearhead efforts to elevate On's footwear manufacturing and automation to new levels.
* Build and nurture high-performing teams by driving meaningful projects and responsibilities.
* Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that encourages innovation and growth.
* Build trust-based relationships with key partners to drive mutual success.
* Accelerate the transition of innovation projects from concept to inline production.
* Lead automation initiatives in collaboration with manufacturing partners.
* Champion On's commitment to sustainability in all aspects of work.
Your Profile
* An entrepreneurial, open mindset, eager for differentiation and excellence.
* 15+ years of experience in sourcing or manufacturing high-performance products, preferably in footwear.
* Deep experience implementing automation in production.
* Visionary leadership with experience coaching and developing high-performance teams.
* Experience in complex reporting organizations, highly collaborative.
* 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 with functions like Footwear Creation, Product Operations, Material, Sustainability, and Innovation.
What We Offer
On emphasizes growth and progress, providing tools for holistic development, active lifestyles, learning, exploration, and innovation. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment that values physical and mental well-being, guided by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a fair and inclusive work environment free of discrimination.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industry: Advertising Services
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