Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations – Footwear

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November 7

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VF Corporation

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Fashion • Retail • eCommerce

VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands including The North Face, Vans, and Timberland. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation in its operations and products, aiming to enhance the performance and style of its offerings.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1899

👗 Fashion

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• Coach and mentor other Production Specialists and factory personnel, sharing technical knowledge and best practices • Actively contribute on Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by identifying risks and recommending actions to safeguard product quality and performance, ensuring alignment with brand standards and industry best practices • Support QM team to drive factory adherence to SOPs and product specifications during mass production, maintaining quality, aesthetics, and performance approved standards • Ensure that core KPIs are consistently met or exceeded by developing • Work closely with VF and the factory planning team to validate factory production planning schedule to achieve OTP targets • Make real-time production decisions when required, including line balancing and automation recommendations • Supervise production start-up for “high-risk styles” in partnership with QM, to ensure products meet brand expectations for quality, aesthetics, and performance • Take full accountability for resolving daily production-related issues (e.g., material delays, low output) in close collaboration with VF functions and Factory partners • Support the RSO (Responsible Sourcing Ops) team in verifying the completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans and assist in implementing VF’s environmental and social programs (e.g., Higg Index, WCD, LABS) • Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption and process changes • Prepare production reports and insights for management; Leverage data analytics to improve factory performance and efficiency • Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims with the QM team • Facilitate CAP implementation and ensure effectiveness of actions implemented

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field • Minimum 4-6 years of experience in the field of production operations or technical roles • Experience working with overseas factories, and a multi-cultural factory management team • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools • Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages (Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin) are a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region