Director, Product Execution

Overview

Crocs is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Product Execution to lead our sourcing operations across Vietnam and Indonesia. This role oversees a team of five and is responsible for ensuring manufacturing excellence, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness across our partner factories, which produced a combined total of 80 million pairs in 2024.

The Director will play a critical role in driving product development, optimizing costs, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with global teams.

What You'll Do

• Manufacturing Excellence:
  Ensure all factories in Vietnam and Indonesia meet Crocs’ standards for quality, efficiency, and compliance, aligned with global best practices.
• Product Development:
  Oversee the execution of four seasonal product development cycles annually, working closely with factory partners and Crocs’ Product Design teams in the U.S.
• Cost Efficiency & Optimization:
  Accountable for meeting cost targets for all new product developments. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the production and development process.
• Factory Management:
  Lead audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, identify new sourcing opportunities, and ensure continuous improvement across the supply base in both countries.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with internal teams including Quality, Costing, Planning, Logistics, Materials, and Sustainability to deliver seamless execution and shared success.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Leadership & Collaboration:
  Proven experience leading teams and solving complex problems through cross-functional collaboration.
• Industry Expertise:
  Minimum 10 years of experience in footwear development and production, with a deep understanding of sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement:
  Strong knowledge of Lean principles with a track record of identifying and implementing process optimizations and waste reduction initiatives.
• Sustainability Mindset:
  Demonstrated sensitivity to sustainability issues and ability to align environmental goals with operational efficiency.
• Communication & Language Skills:
  Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal). Proficiency in Vietnamese and/or Indonesian and Chinese is a plus.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI. Ability to build dashboards and use data to drive strategic decisions.