Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations, Footwear

Role Overview

• Monitor end-to-end production activities across assigned portfolio of factories
• Coach and mentor other Production Specialists and factory personnel
• Actively contribute on Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings
• Support QM team to drive factory adherence to SOPs and product specifications
• Ensure that core KPIs are consistently met or exceeded
• Make real-time production decisions when required
• Supervise production start-up for high-risk styles
• Take full accountability for resolving daily production-related issues
• Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption and process changes
• Prepare production reports and insights for management
• Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Minimum 4--6 years of experience in the field of production operations or technical roles
• Experience working with overseas factories, and a multi-cultural factory management team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools
• Fluent in English (written and Verbal) additional languages (Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin) are a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options