Raw Material Production Lead, Vietnam

Lululemon Athletica

Vietnam
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Description & RequirementsWho we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.About this teamThe lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our materials are produced of the highest quality, delivered when needed, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great products, we also build great relationships.A day in the life:

Report and support the RM Manager to manage production from BUY confirmation to shipment
Train the RM vendors on lululemon production and logistics policies, processes and IT systems; roll out new processes, strategies and systems to assigned vendors as needed
Manage the BUY confirmation to negotiate the best delivery with RM vendors. Analyse vendors' capacity and capability to ensure they can deliver the right product on time
Follow up on liability SOP with vendors due to MCQ, cancellation, etc.
Take the lead in resolving potential and current issues (alert/communication/short & long-term solution) with cross-functional teams to minimise the impact
Prepare the Past Due Date and Delay Reason Code report
Visit RM vendors for production tracking; arrange and attend quarterly vendor review meetings
Work closely with our SSC, Compliance and Quality teams to ensure that our social compliance and quality standards are adhered to, and goals are met, and promptly and promptly and concisely communicate delivery statuses and issues to appropriate SSC counterparts promptly and concisely
Take the lead in coordinating and managing various Production Org projects & initiatives. Always have a thinking hat in creating creative ideas for Production Org initiatives and processes
Perform random audits to ensure that the fabrics/accessories produced for lululemon meet or exceed the quality expectations
Work on improvement plans with the RM vendors when issues arise and ensure that the plans are executed to successful completion
Coach RM vendor partners at all levels in quality, including the aspects that make lululemon aesthetically and functionally the highest quality; Be a conduit for explaining RM QA directives and SOPs' new processes to the vendors
Support new technologies and techniques in production through benchmarking, educating and sharing knowledge with the SSC, LLO and other quality educators
Communicate and review quality scorecards with RM vendors
Assess, evaluate, create corrective action plans and follow up on the corrective actions on potential RM vendors and any other duties and tasks that are assigned

Qualifications:

Your ideal background: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Textiles or related fields; 3+ years experience in a similar role within a production environment; strong knowledge of technical fabrics, garment construction and related machinery. Keen to lululemon production management is a plus
You have a solid ability to work independently within the structure of a team, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and fluency in English (Mandarin is a plus)
Strong IT skills needed - you are an MS Excel guru! And you love working with many Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP, and PDM software
You can analyse workflow and can access bottlenecks
You love travelling, being well-organised, and communicating with others
YOU are goal-oriented, self-motivated, responsible, passionate, and FUN

Must haves:

Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.#LI-LT1Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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