Production Specialist

ASICS EMEA; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access and sports membership

ASICS gear discount 50%

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go premium

Wellness programme

OpenUp Access

Working abroad four weeks yearly

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ASICS EMEA is seeking a dedicated Production Coordinator at our Hoofddorp area HQ near Amsterdam. You will own apparel and accessories factory performance from PO to shipment, forecast capacity, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams.

You’ll partner with factories, monitor KPIs, and help implement the SAP based order system planned for 2027. A proactive, organized mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of how a garment factory works and production steps.
• Experience in production, sourcing, quality or product creation roles.
• Confident, proactive communication with factory managers and teams.
• Organised, independent working style and ownership of to-do lists.
• Solid Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Production Ownership: manage assigned factories from PO to shipment booking.
• Capacity & Forecast Planning: share forecasts, secure capacity in advance.
• Factory Partnership: be the go-to contact for production issues.
• Issue Resolution: identify delays and drive fixes with factory and teams.
• KPI Reporting: track delivery performance, lead times and capacity.
• Factory Strategy & Improvement: align with ASICS initiatives and SAP transition.

Skills

Garment production

Factory management

Sourcing & quality

Communication

Organization

Excel (pivot)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we’re a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for “Anima Sana in Corpore Sano” (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It’s about the joy of moving and it’s open to all. Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you’ll join our Apparel & Accessories production team and take ownership of a set of factories from the moment a purchase order is placed until the goods are booked for shipment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be the first person your factories call when something comes up, and the link between them, our global production teams and the regional customers who are waiting for the product.

Our apparel business is growing fast, and we’ve reshaped this role so you can get ahead of problems before they happen. That means sharing forecasts with factories, securing capacity early and understanding what’s really happening on their production lines. You’ll have a real say in how your factories perform, inside a small team that relies on each other every day.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• End-to-End Production Ownership: Own your assigned apparel and accessories factories from purchase order placement to shipment booking, keeping every order on track and on time.
• Capacity & Forecast Planning:Share forecasts with factories, arrange capacity in advance and build a strong understanding of what each factory can deliver.
• Factory Partnership: Be the go-to contact for your factories on anything that comes up, from orders and capacity to quality and production issues.
• Issue Resolution:Understand what’s going on inside the factory, from line set-up to quality procedures, spot delays early and drive the fix with the factory and internal teams.
• KPI Reporting: Track delivery performance, lead times and capacity, and turn the data into clear reports that help internal teams make decisions.
• Factory Strategy & Improvement:Help improve factory performance and production processes aligned with ASICS manufacturing initiatives and help us move to a new SAP-based order system in 2027.

Essential

You have the following skills:

• Hands-on knowledge of how a garment factory works: the production steps, how lines are set up, quality procedures and the role materials play. You’ve seen apparel production first-hand.
• Experience in production, sourcing, quality or product creation roles, working closely with factories.
• Confident, proactive communication: you build real relationships with factory managers and keep head office and regional teams up to date.
• An organised, independent way of working: you take ownership of a long to-do list and escalat­e early when something is off track.
• Solid Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, to track orders and report status to the business.
• A critical eye for process, with ideas on how things could run better.

Nice To Have

• Experience in the apparel or textile industry.
• Experience with SAP is a real plus, as we’re moving to a new SAP-based order system in 2027. Capacity planning or production reporting tools also help.
• Genuine curiosity about ASICS products and the world of sport.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals, we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

Benefits

We’re dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model, in-office for 50% of the time