Material Traceability Lead (Senior)

On; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As On's Material Traceability Senior Lead, you are responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the end-to-end traceability processes within the organization to ensure transparency, accountability and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. You will report to the Head of Material Sourcing Footwear. This role will be based at On's Sourcing office in HCMC Vietnam.

Your Mission

1. Lead a small team working on material traceability
2. Collaborate with Product Sustainability Team and Responsible Manufacturing teams, to align operational needs with On's greater sustainability and responsible manufacturing strategy
3. Design and implement traceability processes and systems to track materials, products and information across the supply chain for different material certification standards such as GRS, GOTS, ISCC+, etc.
4. Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure all products meet traceability standards and are compliant with industry regulations
5. Partner with suppliers to collect and verify source data, ensuring it is accurately documented in the traceability system
6. Oversee data collection, storage, and analysis for traceability purposes, ensuring data accuracy and reliability
7. Utilize analytical tools to track key traceability metrics and develop insights that drive process improvements
8. Stay informed of relevant regulatory changes and best practices in traceability, including the industry standards
9. Lead root cause analysis efforts and corrective actions for any traceability-related incidents
10. Provide traceability training to internal teams, key stakeholders and external suppliers, building awareness and promoting best practices
11. Generate regular reports on traceability performance, tracking improvements and identifying areas for optimization
12. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance traceability capabilities, leveraging new technologies and methodologies
13. Prepare and hold presentations to support internal cross functional teams events (Material Summit, Responsible Manufacturing Summit, Town Halls, etc.)

Your Story

1. Bachelor's (or above) degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Sustainability or related field
2. More than 5 years of experience in supply chain management or traceability, preferably within the Sporting Goods industry
3. Strong understanding of traceability systems, supply chain processes, and industry regulations
4. Possess People Management skills & experiences
5. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach
6. Effective communication and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
7. Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications (e.g. GRS, GOTS, ISCC+, etc.)
8. Passion for sustainability and transparency in supply chain
9. Proactive, with a strong drive for continuous improvement
10. Ability to adapt and respond to emerging challenges in traceability and regulatory requirements
11. High level of verbal and written English to be able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
12. Effective communication and excellent presentation skills

Meet The Team

The Material 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.

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.