Associate Manager, Sourcing Development, Footwear

🕒 June 8

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VF Corporation

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1899

👗 Fashion

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

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.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate development activities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across all sample stages • Review and validate development samples to ensure quality and execution readiness • Support key development milestones including new bottoms, uppers, color-ups, fit approvals, material testing, wear testing, swatch sign-off and cost validation • Drive SKU-level Buy Ready planning in alignment with commercialization timelines • Communicate product requirements and technical expectations clearly to vendors and internal teams • Identify and resolve issues related to construction, performance, costing, and processes with guidance from senior team members where needed • Coordinate with factories on capacity planning and material readiness in line with production calendar • Review technical packages and support confirmation of pattern grading, tooling readiness, and sample size execution • Support development of production specifications and ensure accuracy of handover to production • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process efficiency, and quality improvement, and contribute to implementation • Participate in Tech 2 trials, fit validation, and wear testing processes • Provide technical support during pre-production and early production phases to ensure smooth transition from development to bulk • Partner with cross-functional teams to address issues and ensure alignment on product quality and delivery timelines • Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members where applicable • Build strong working relationships with factory partners and internal stakeholders (Product, QA, Costing, Materials) • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in footwear product development and commercialization within a multinational environment • Exposure to development, pre-production, and production processes • Good command of English and strong communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities