Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations - Indonesia

In short

On is looking for the Head of Footwear Sourcing Operations who will be based in Cirebon, Indonesia

Your mission

• Develop strategic projects with On’s footwear manufacturing partners in Indonesia, drive sustainable performance across all production sites in Indonesia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with factory top management teams, influencing management culture and promoting a premium-quality mindset.
• Lead and inspire the team to achieve objectives while fostering the career growth and potential of each team member.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams (development, commercialization, quality, production planning, materials, sustainability) and T1/T2 suppliers to ensure seamless execution of operational tasks and the implementation of On’s standards at the factory level.
• Manage and monitor factory production capacity to align with On’s volume growth, proactively mitigating potential risks and bottlenecks.
• Oversee the commercialization process to ensure aesthetic appeal, fit, functionality, and production feasibility, while supporting the costing team to achieve target pricing.
• Lead production planning efforts, working closely with HQ supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery of orders and shorter lead times.
• Oversee production and quality processes to ensure all production activities are optimized and that every pair of On shoes meets the highest industry standards.
• Promote and implement best practices, ensuring cohesive communication and consistency across teams.
  
  

Your story

• You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for differentiation, and a natural drive for excellence.
• You have over 10 years of experience in footwear sourcing or manufacturing, gained across in-house and/or OEM environments for high-performance products.
• You possess extensive expertise in implementing automation within production processes.
• As an experienced team leader, you excel at leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• You thrive in complex reporting structures and are highly collaborative, working effectively across functions and teams.
  
  

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.