Manager, Sourcing Operations, App/Equipment/Packing

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

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate a team of specialists, providing coaching on performance and facilitating professional development.

• Oversee a portfolio of factories within the designated country, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved or surpassed.

• Actively participate in Risk Assessment and Pre-Production meetings by identifying potential risks and suggesting actionable recommendations.

• Address production-related challenges, such as material delays and low output, in collaboration with VF functions and factory partners.

• Engage in root cause analysis and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) reviews for quality claims, ensuring the successful implementation and assessment of CAP effectiveness.

• Assist in the development of corrective action plans for social and environmental compliance, as well as VF programs like Higg Index, WCD, and LABS.

• Co-lead the automation strategy alongside the Commercialization team, promoting the adoption of lean manufacturing practices.

• Utilize data analytics to enhance factory performance and operational efficiency.

• Maintain cross-functional relationships and act as the primary contact for operational escalations.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, material innovations, and best practices in manufacturing.

• Advocate for compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and the core values of VF.

• Travel frequently to factory sites across designated locations within Bangladesh.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods relevant to the product category.

• Established leadership experience managing diverse, multicultural teams and effectively influencing stakeholders.

• Capacity to lead, facilitate, and drive change initiatives.

• Strong personal and professional integrity and ethical standards.

• Passion for products and a consumer-centric approach.

• Ability to navigate complex interpersonal interactions, resolve issues, make informed decisions, and perform effectively under pressure.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical capabilities; adept at prioritizing and executing multiple tasks/projects.

• Ability to collaborate on a global scale with cultural sensitivity.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; an MBA is advantageous.

• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in production operations, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.

• Experience with overseas factories and managing multicultural factory teams.

• Proven track record in leading and developing teams.

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

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Willingness and capability to travel extensively within the region.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Opportunity to mentor and develop a team.

• Professional growth and development avenues.

• Chance to spearhead continuous improvement, change, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

• Exposure to a global, cross-functional, and multicultural working environment.

• Extensive travel opportunities within the region.