On - Senior Lead – Accessories Materials Development - Ho Chi Minh City

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Costing & Sourcing

In short

This is your chance to join the world’s fastest-growing sports company. On intends to disrupt not only the product and supply chain landscape of shoes, but also that of apparel and accessories. As Senior Lead – Accessories Materials Development, you are in charge of building a strong accessories sourcing base in Asia. You will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as a key member of the globally integrated supply chain team and cross-functional apparel organization, with frequent travel within Asia.

Your mission

Supplier Strategy & relationship
– Evaluate & onboard the right Material & trim suppliers, keeping in mind the technical capabilities, sustainability standards & innovative mindset of the Brand

– Build a strong material & trim sourcing strategy for On’s projected growth in Asia & globally

– Work with T2 partners on infrastructure & process improvement based on On’s quality standards.

– Maintain transparent relationships with all T2 partners & encourage open communication & collaboration

Operational monitoring

– Monitor seasonal calendar for buy ready, on-time deliveries & risk assessment processes during commercialization & bulk production to mitigate any risks for final product deliveries

– Ensure clear and consistent communication between internal stakeholders- Zurich Material team, Vietnam Development team

– Negotiate the best cost & lead times for materials & trims to ensure the best possible deliveries

– Ensure materials are tested during development & correct test standards are applied for bulk production

– Monitor & ensure that all relevant compliance & sustainability certifications are available for audit

Team Management
– Build a strong Accessories material team in Vietnam & globally

– Provide continuous guidance to the team on daily tasks as well as help them grow skills for future leadership roles

– Act as a role model to the team, embodying On’s culture in communication & collaboration with internal & external stakeholders.

Your story

– Textile engineering is a professional degree.

– You should have 10-12 years of relevant experience in material management, preferably with 4-5 years in a fabric manufacturing establishment.

– Strong analytical and data management skills. Strong knowledge of technical fabrics & prints

– Basic know-how of the development process & its requirements
Proficiency in English is a must.

– An entrepreneurial and open mindset, an eagerness for differentiation, and a natural push for excellence

– Able to balance creativity with organization and discipline in a fast-paced environment

Meet the team

We manage the sourcing, forecasting and planning, production, shipping, and distribution of On products through Supply Chain. You will be a part of a dynamic cross-functional team that includes Quality, Material Management, and Development.