About the job
About Us:
Join the fastest-growing sports company in the world, On Running, as we seek an enthusiastic Footwear Coordinator to lead innovation development at our product creation facility in Vietnam. This pivotal role involves overseeing sampling processes and maintaining high-level tracking of our innovative projects. Collaborating closely with our footwear innovation developers, you will work with a dynamic team to bring high-quality prototypes and samples to life.
Your Team:
As a member of On’s Innovation team, you will drive the future of our footwear technology, characterized by unique athlete-informed insights. If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment alongside experts in engineering and sports sciences, we invite you to apply!
Your Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and coordinate the work of Innovation Footwear Developers from project inception through to production transfer, ensuring effective prototyping, sampling, testing, and costing.
- Establish and manage a robust sampling flow and tracking system to meet high demands for quality samples.
- Maintain clear communication channels between development teams and suppliers.
- Independently manage sampling and testing projects, guiding suppliers through the development process.
- Travel frequently to factories and suppliers in Ho Chi Minh City and northern Vietnam.
Your Background:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in footwear, preferably in performance footwear.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of traditional footwear manufacturing processes, including injection, cutting, sewing, welding, machining, laser cutting, and construction. Ability to identify opportunities for enhancement in pattern and shoe construction.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles when collaborating with cross-functional partners.
- Experience in systems thinking is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under deadlines, exhibiting a high tolerance for ambiguity and a solutions-oriented approach.

