Engineer, Sourcing Operations, Footwear

• Support monitoring of end-to-end production activities across assigned factories
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison for factory operations
• Perform structured routine tasks to support real-time issue resolution and enforce SOP adherence
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and escalate deviations
• Assist with Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by gathering data, identifying risks, and recommending actions
• Support the QM team in driving factory adherence to SOPs and product specifications during mass production
• Track and report core KPIs and escalate issues promptly
• Resolve daily production issues, including material delays and low output, with VF functions and factory partners
• Collaborate with VF and factory planning teams to validate production schedules and achieve OTP targets
• Make real-time production decisions, including line balancing and automation recommendations
• Assist in supervising production start-up for high-risk styles with QM
• Support RSO in verifying social/environmental compliance corrective action plans and implementing VF environmental and social programs
• Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption and process changes
• Prepare production reports and management insights
• Support QA root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims
• Monitor CAP implementation and report progress

• Knowledge of the footwear product category, including manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods
• Product Development or Technical expertise is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• MBA is a plus
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in production operations or technical roles
• Experience working with overseas factories and a multicultural factory management team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools
• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• Additional languages such as Vietnamese, Khmer, or Mandarin are a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, work effectively under pressure, and manage complex interpersonal interactions
• Ability to collaborate with peers and superiors and build relationships across global organizations

• Frequent travel to factory sites across the designated locations
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region