Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations, South Vietnam
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This is your opportunity to become part of a fast-growing sports company. We want to disrupt the product and supply chain landscape. The position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to drive operational excellence within manufacturing. You are excited about On’s products, technology, and innovation, and continuously strive to bring the next innovation quickly to market.
Your Mission
1. Develop and lead strategic projects with On’s footwear manufacturing partners in South Vietnam, driving sustainable performance across relevant partner accounts.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with factory top management, influencing management culture and promoting a premium-quality mindset.
3. Lead and inspire the team to achieve objectives while fostering career growth and potential of each team member.
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams (development, commercialization, quality, production planning, materials, sustainability) and T1/T2 suppliers to ensure seamless execution and adherence to On’s standards at the factory level.
5. Manage and monitor factory production capacity to align with On’s volume growth, proactively mitigating risks and bottlenecks.
6. Oversee product development to enhance efficiency, align engineering with design and quality standards, and ensure timely readiness for purchase.
7. Oversee the commercialization process to ensure aesthetic appeal, fit, functionality, and production feasibility, supporting the costing team to meet target pricing.
8. Lead production planning efforts, working closely with HQ supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery and shorter lead times.
9. Oversee production and quality processes to meet industry standards and ensure every pair of shoes meets high quality standards.
10. Promote and implement best practices, ensuring cohesive communication and consistency across teams.
Your Profile
* You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for differentiation, and a drive for excellence.
* You have over 10 years of experience in footwear sourcing or manufacturing in high-performance products, across in-house and OEM environments.
* You possess extensive expertise in automation within production processes.
* You are an experienced team leader, skilled in coaching and developing high-performing teams.
* You thrive in complex reporting structures and work effectively across functions and teams.
* This position is based in HCMC and involves frequent travel to Zurich. Our working language is English.
Meet The Team
You will be part of the Footwear Sourcing team, collaborating closely with teams in Footwear Creation, Product Operations, Materials, Sustainability, and Innovation.
What We Offer
On is a growth-focused environment that supports holistic development, active lifestyles, learning, exploration, and innovation. We foster a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with resources for physical and mental well-being. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair and inclusive workplace.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Sportswear, Footwear Manufacturing
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