Senior Lead - Apparel & Accessories Development

In short

As a Senior Lead - Apparel & Accessories Development, your core responsibility would be to ensure Ons products meet the consumer expectations in terms of aesthetic, functionality & performance. This is your opportunity to become part of the worlds 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 Headquarter & 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 Ons product lines.

Your story

• At least 10 years of apparel product development (sourcing, development & 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

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.