Engineer, Sourcing Operations, Footwear

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Assist in monitoring comprehensive production activities across designated factories.

• Act as the main on-site contact for factory operations.

• Carry out systematic routine tasks to facilitate immediate issue resolution and ensure adherence to SOPs.

• Spearhead continuous improvement projects and escalate any deviations.

• Support Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by collecting data, identifying risks, and proposing actions.

• Aid the QM team in ensuring factory compliance with SOPs and product specifications during mass production.

• Track essential KPIs and promptly escalate issues as necessary.

• Address daily production challenges, including material delays and low output, collaborating with VF functions and factory partners.

• Work alongside VF and factory planning teams to validate production schedules and meet OTP targets.

• Make immediate production decisions, including suggestions for line balancing and automation.

• Assist in overseeing the production start-up for high-risk styles in collaboration with QM.

• Support RSO in verifying corrective action plans for social/environmental compliance and implementing VF's environmental and social initiatives.

• Provide on-site assistance for automation adoption and process modifications.

• Prepare production reports and management insights.

• Assist in QA root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims.

• Monitor the implementation of CAP and report on progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• Understanding of the footwear product category, including manufacturing processes, materials, and construction techniques.

• Expertise in Product Development or Technical fields is beneficial.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.

• An MBA is an advantage.

• At least 2–3 years of experience in production operations or technical roles.

• Experience with overseas factories and a multicultural factory management team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools.

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in additional languages such as Vietnamese, Khmer, or Mandarin is a plus.

• Willingness and capability to travel extensively within the region.

• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

• Capacity to solve problems, make decisions, work effectively under pressure, and manage complex interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to collaborate with peers and superiors and cultivate relationships across global organizations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Frequent travel to factory locations within the designated regions.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region.