management
Posted Mar 19Head of Production Planning - Apparel & Accessories
at Ooon
Hanoi, VietnamOn-site
Responsibilities
- Build a 3-5 years production capacity strategy for On, based on the long-range plan for T1 (product manufacturing) & T2 (material manufacturing) partners with inputs and alignment with functional stakeholders like Product Strategy, Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Sourcing team, including Head of Operations, Commercialization, Materials & Quality
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Sustainability, Legal, Finance, and Head of Sourcing Operations—for new supplier compliance audits and onboarding.
- Lead internal audits for sourcing and act as a go-to person for all matters related to supplier contracts and negotiations.
- Facilitate the seasonal allocation process between demand & Supply planning, Product Creation & internal Sourcing team and share final allocation with Suppliers post each calendar milestone.
- Mitigate seasonal capacity issues in alignment with Demand & Supply planning. Manage Buy readiness for purchase order placement prior to each order placement by Supply Planning
- Establish & maintain good working relationships with all Manufacturing partners by regular factory visits & by taking timely decisions to make business with On efficient.
- Lead efficiency projects for Manufacturing like level loading, continuous production & optimal capacity utilization and coordinate with the Head of Operations for Implementation at supplier level
- Manage implementation of planning & warehousing SOP projects with suppliers- RFID, Direct shipments, Scan & Pack, etc.—across suppliers Your Story
Requirements
- experience of 4-5 years in a manufacturing establishment will be a plus
- Basic knowledge of technical products & GSD proficiency
- A degree or qualification in garment manufacturing is preferable
- Proven track record of leading highly motivated teams. 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)
Additional details
- As Head of Production Planning, your core responsibility would be to ensure. On’s manufacturing partner base is aligned with the brand’s goals of expansion, product availability, sustainability & commitment to premium quality Apparel & Accessories. As a key member of the Global Apparel & Accessories organization, you will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam, with frequent travel within Asia, Europe, and Zurich.