Head of Footwear Sourcing Strategy

Role Overview

The mission is to connect global sourcing with product development, ensuring that sourcing becomes a strategic enabler from the outset. By building solid partnerships across various teams, you will promote a culture of learning that enhances both quality and timely delivery. The objective is to develop a sourcing roadmap that facilitates the seamless execution of the product portfolio while balancing essential aspects such as cost and delivery time.

Your Mission

• Strategic Alignment: Foster collaboration between the sourcing organisation based in Vietnam and the broader product team located in Switzerland.
• Integrate Sourcing Considerations: Ensure sourcing needs are strategically included in the product roadmap, making all projects 'sourcing ready' before the product freeze stage.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a strategic partner across various cross-functional teams, including Innovation, Creation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability.
• Learning Culture: Instill a learning culture within the product development process to improve quality and on-time delivery systematically.
• Portfolio Execution: Create a sourcing roadmap that enables the impeccable execution of the product portfolio, balancing cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Your Story

• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic footwear sourcing; experience in apparel and accessories is an added advantage.
• Strong comprehension of the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization, particularly focusing on sourcing integration.
• Proven ability to connect various functions, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Leadership skills to manage a portfolio of cross-functional projects effectively.
• Strategic thinking and execution capabilities, with demonstrated success in implementing strategic objectives within a complex organization.
• Experience in cross-cultural collaboration, effectively working within a global organization and fostering cooperation among geographically diverse teams, particularly between Europe and Asia.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive consensus across diverse internal groups.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, with experience in implementing methodologies that encourage learning and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex trade-offs and offer effective solutions.
• Excellent communication abilities to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various audiences, influencing and aligning with senior leadership.

What We Offer

At On, we prioritize growth and progress, providing an environment equipped with tools for holistic development—encouraging individuals to stay active, learn, explore, and innovate. Our unique approach blends a supportive, team-oriented culture with access to personal care services for both physical and mental wellness, ensuring that each individual is guided by purpose.

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