ABOUT YOUR ROLE: Support growth and profitability as a material sourcing expert. Execute professional material development and commercialization to transition from development to bulk in coordination with the product calendar.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE :

• Manage the material development to bulk production process for the business, working with key business partners in overseas headquarter and other sourcing team

• Ensure all material development activities (including lab dips, strike offs, salesman samples) are followed strictly to the calendar, working with relevant stakeholders throughout the process

• Provide knowledge and guidance on materials to the business teams

• Solid experience to deal with offshore vendors and proactively to communicate with them for all fabric and/or trim development follow up, including all required testing

• Proactively work with fabric and/or trim suppliers and business partner for solution of potential quality issues

• Prepare supplier performance reports to manage business expectations and product delivery

• Collect & manage the details and documents (including sample invoices & GRS certification) for seasonal reports

• Proactive in price negotiation and sourcing of suppliers to meet requirements, conduct cost analysis

• Participate in and help drive process improvements

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU :

• At least 3 years’ experience, preferable in textiles/fashion/consumer goods

• Sound knowledge and experience handling fabric and/or trim materials (woven & knit)

• Able to review product and suggest alternative options for costing and technical purposes

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in English and Spanish.

• Strong multitasker that can handle a wide scope on tight deadlines

• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and be focused

• Extremely well organized with a keen eye for detail

• Competent in managing relationships with suppliers and internal business partners

• Intermediate-advanced user of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (pivot tables, etc)

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Being a part of a movement that is Purpose led which enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, it gives greater meaning to the work we do

• Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that work with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together.

• Providing you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and workplace flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially

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Principal Accountabilities:

Under broad supervision:* Conduct internal quality controls to ensure established quality procedures and norms are followed* Conduct non-routine quality analysis and test/inspect quality control programs, resolve most questions and problems and recommend necessary quality procedure changes* Monitor and records inconsistencies with quality procedures and norms* Record and analyze customer claims and prepare reports on rejected or defective products* May assist in the development of new methods and procedures

Knowledge & Skill Requirements::

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria Three to five years of related experience preferred* Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge & Application:

• Understands and applies the principles and practices in a recognized professional field requiring extensive academic preparation* Likely to be newly professionally qualified in a specific field, or will have extensive experience in complex technical area* Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required* Generally requires knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures

Problem Solving:

• Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine * Uses previous experience to identify most appropriate option or improve existing approaches* Problems likely to require clarification* Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve differing, but related, problems* Work is performed under general guidance and direction* May require the initiation of contacts to resolve and discuss mutual problems or collaboration on procedures or transactions

Interaction:

• Conveys information to occasionally divergent audiences that may require some persuasion* In some instances will need to convey information to audiences not knowledgeable of the subject matter* Requires objective review of difficult work problems, obtaining cooperation or approval* Understands and communicates fairly complex information within the specialization or recognized body of formal knowledge

Impact:

• Impact is generally limited to short-term team performance, occasionally on medium-term goals* Supports the achievement of goals through own personal effort * Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goals* Beginning to have more of a contributory impact on team performance

Accountability:

• Accountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate work area* Accountable for own targets which will typically be definable but not always financially measurable * May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team* Accountable for managing own impact on cost and profitability of the business

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VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.