Senior Lead - Accessories Materials Development

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

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.