ABOUT VF:
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, etc. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information
BUSINESS TITLE (JOB POSTING TITLE): Senior Sourcing Developer, Apparel
JOB PROFILE/GJF LEVEL: Professional II /5
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LOCATION:
REPORTING TO: Sourcing Manager or Assistant Sourcing Manager
ABOUT YOUR ROLE: You will be an integral part of the sourcing team, working with internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that our products are developed at the forefront of sustainability and in alignment with the brand design and future vision. You will support your manager to ensure all products hit the calendar deadline dates, working with the brand development teams, and the sourcing headquarters in Singapore. You will be supporting the Sourcing Manager/ Assistant Sourcing Manager, to execute the multi year sourcing strategy to support brand growth.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: (but not limited to)
Manage vendor relationships to deliver on-time execution of all samples and support technical design requirements for the assigned brand category. Ensure adherence to the brand development calendar timeline, effectively raising problems, then resolutions with your manager Understand the brand product development strategies and execute operational activities with internal teams and vendors independently. Effectively implement work plans with regular monitoring against the direction and prioritize actions with internal and external counterparts. Analyzing data and provide summaries where required to drive resolutions and vendor performance. Accountable to work with internal stakeholders across Production, Global Material Supply, Logistics and Quality teams to achieve the brand goals and objectives. Confidently speak up and express your own views with authenticity and provide supporting data to improve efficiencies. Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF purpose activation and to improve VF Asia Product Supply systems and processes.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Proven experience in development of knitted and woven apparel with an exposure to handling a diverse product collection will be an advantagePassionate about product and possess a curious and open mindset to learnAbility to monitor and gather data in a timely manner to facilitate resolutionsStrong learning agility and an aptitude for working in a digital environmentOpenness to embrace change and agility to adapt, maintain effectiveness in a rapidly changing environmentAware of personal career aspirations, strengths, areas for improvement and leverages the resources available for self-development Respects different perspectives with an open mindset to learn to grow Familiar with the whole process of production of washing products, rich experience in washing standards, production management and quality management WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
Being part of a business that is Purpose led enabling one to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work that we do. You will work with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together. We will provide 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. EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE
Academic Degree. Textile or related field Preferred. OR equivalent years of experience in working within the textile and apparel/ footwear industry Working Experience 5 to 8 years related to sourcing. Supervisory management exposure will be an advantage Language Proficiency: Good communication skills in English. Local language proficiency will be an advantage. Exposure to digital platforms for developing product, driving process efficiency will be a huge advantage With extensive experience for washing category included not limited to Denim/garment dye/ tie dye, etc. and at least 5-8 years of relevant experience in clothing brand development/process/technology/quality control, working experience in relevant denim Brand is preferred.