In short
This is your opportunity to join the worlds fastest-growing sports company. On is not only disrupting the product landscape but also the supply chain. As Operation Lead , you are responsible for setting up a supplier base for hard & soft. As an important member of the Sourcing team, you will be based in Ho Chi Minh City with frequent travel within Asia & Europe.
Your mission
- Lead strategic and operational projects on-site with Ons Accessory & Apparel sourcing partner(s), establish Key Performance Matrix, and facilitate our partners to build strong and sustainable performances in all areas, including but not limited to production and planning, product development, cost efficiency, compliance and sustainability initiatives
- Build strong relationships with the factory partners management team, influence the partners culture and quality mindset; ensure implementation of Ons standards in the factory
- Closely collaborate cross-functionally with development, supply chain, material, costing, and sustainability teams, in both Zurich and in Asia and T1/T2 suppliers on all operations tasks
- Manage and monitor factory development and production capacity to accompany Ons volume growth, manage potential risks and key bottlenecks
- Ensure best practices, cohesive messages are constantly implemented and shared among teams
- Lead a cross-functional team on-site, to perform and achieve team objectives, guide and develop team members to unleash their potential; responsibilities include, but are not limited to: direct management of production planning, production, and quality; support product development, product commercialization; and support the costing team to achieve target margins.
Your story
- Professional degree in Textile or manufacturing
- You should have a minimum of 810 years of relevant experience in Accessories & Apparel sourcing, preferably with 4 years in a manufacturing establishment
- Strong analytical and data management skills. Strong knowledge of manufacturing & quality
- Basic know-how of the product 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
What We Offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
