On - Lead – Apparel Developer (Merchandising Manager/Product Development Manager) - Hanoi

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Costing & Sourcing

In short

As a Lead – Apparel Developer, your core responsibility would be to ensure On’s products meet consumer expectations in terms of aesthetics, functionality, & performance.
This is your opportunity to become part of the world’s fastest growing sports company. On is not only targeting to disrupt the product and supply chain landscape of shoes but also of apparel and accessories. As the Senior Lead – Apparel & Accessories Development, you are responsible for an end-to end Development and Costing process , ensuring the commercialization process is Buy-ready & on-time. As a key member of the globally integrated supply chain team and cross-functional apparel organization, you will be based in Hanoi City, Vietnam, with frequent travel within Asia and HQ.

Your mission

– Monitor seasonal calendars & ensure styles are buy-ready on time to meet deliveries.

– Ensure products developed are production feasible & mitigate any risks, with close coordination with vendors & design/development teams at headquarters.

– Actively participate in sourcing strategy by giving valuable feedback on the capabilities of vendors.

– Act as a bridge between headquarters & suppliers on new technologies & applications in product development.

– Collaborate with the Design and HQ teams to engineer cost-effective products.
– Manage cost & margin targets and share seasonal results with relevant stakeholders.

– Maintain good relationships with all suppliers to encourage transparent & open discussions on cost efficiencies.

– Monitor international market trends & their impact on On’s product lines.

Your story

– At least 10 years of apparel product development (sourcing, development, and costing) experience, preferably with 4-5 years in a manufacturing establishment

– Basic knowledge of material & patterns

– A degree or qualification in design or garment manufacturing is preferable.

– Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to work with multicultural teams

– Proficiency in English is a must to cooperate among the teams (Zurich and global teams).

– 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

You shall be part of a dynamic cross-functional Quality, Material Management, & Production team within a Helix reporting system.