Senior Specialist - Materials Traceability

Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi

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Sustainability

In short

As On’s Senior Specialist, Material Traceability, you will lead complex traceability topics and serve as an escalation point for data, system, and compliance matters. Working closely with sourcing, sustainability, data, and supplier partners, you will ensure traceability standards are met, supplier performance is managed, and informed business decisions are enabled across the supply chain.

In this role, you will leverage traceability and supplier data to deliver clear insights and visualizations that support sourcing strategies and business direction.

You will report to the Lead, Material Traceability. This role will be based at On Sourcing offices in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Vietnam.

Your Mission

Support Apparel and Footwear Materials Sourcing teams in understanding attributes of the preferred material library and drive supplier adoption of certified materials.
Lead new supplier onboarding and align suppliers with traceability requirements
Translate regulatory, certification, and compliance requirements into clear, operational guidance for internal teams and suppliers.
Stay informed of evolving sustainability standards, regulations
Own effective use of traceability systems and maintain accurate documentation to support audits, regulatory reporting, and customer inquiries.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align and execute traceability requirements.
Contribute to the development and execution of the traceability roadmap, supporting continuous maturity across systems, data, and suppliers.
Analyze and automate traceability data to build actionable dashboards and insights.
Develop and monitor traceability KPIs and insights to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Generate traceability performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Perform regular audits of traceability records and identify data inconsistencies or risks.
Lead complex traceability cases, including risk assessment, escalation, and remediation.
Continuously refine traceability processes to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Mentor and support traceability specialists, providing guidance on systems, data quality, and supplier engagement.

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Your story

Bachelor’s (or above) degree in Supply Chain Management, Textile Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4-7 years of experience in supply chain, compliance, data management, traceability field in Apparel, Footwear or a similar field.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data and documentation
Knowledge of chain of custody, traceability standards and regulations.
Problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Analytical mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement
Experience in data analysis, automation & visualization (e.g. Google Looker Studio)
The ability to translate supplier and supply chain data into actionable insights.
High level of verbal and written English to be able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Effective communication and excellent presentation skills

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About the Team

The Material traceability team at On is both creative and technical - We translate design visions into performance materials through technical knowledge and experience, but equally come to the table with newness from outside suppliers when the time is right. As the glue that binds design, development and product management together, we are a new team that’s gaining momentum. Materials are getting recognition for how integral they are in product creation, so we need proactive, entrepreneurial people to hit the ground running.

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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.