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.

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  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

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.

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About the Team

This position is based in Indonesia and involves frequent travel to Vietnam and Zurich. Our working language is English.

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Relationships are so important to us. From our teammates to our suppliers, we’re here to bring joy to everyone we work with. We’re energized by sharing ideas, making connections and solving problems together.

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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.

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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.