Head of Production Planning - Apparel & Accessories

In Short

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.

This is your opportunity to become part of the world's 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.

Your Mission

Long-range capacity planning

• 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
• The strategy should ensure substantial capacity is planned in line with the brand's volume growth targets for key product categories by identifying the gaps and ensuring regional diversification to mitigate sourcing risks.

Sustainability & Compliance coordination

• 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.

Seasonal allocation, On-time delivery coordination & communication

• 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
• Work on Material booking strategy with Supply planning & T2 to shorten Lead time & optimize forecasted material utilization.
• 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

• Accessories categories. Hands-on 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
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• 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)
• An entrepreneurial and open mindset, an eagerness for differentiation and a natural push for excellence.

Meet Your Team

Your team shall consist of direct reporting of Lead Capacity planning, Lead Material Planning, Operational Planners & Logistic Specialists with matrix reporting of Production planners in the different regions