VF Corporation
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.
Senior Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear
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August 14
VF Corporation
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.
đź“‹ Description
• Development & Commercialization: Manage development processes with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across all sample stages; Inspect development samples, including sales samples across countries of origin; Conduct activities related to new bottoms, uppers, color-ups, fit approval, material testing, wear testing, swatch sign-off, and cost approval; Plan Buy Ready process by SKU; Communicate product and performance requirements to vendors; Solve issues related to construction, performance, costing, and process; Coordinate factory capacity and material purchasing aligned with production calendar; Review tech package information and confirm pattern grading and tooling readiness; Confirm sample size patterns and molds for salesman samples; Assist in building production specifications; Propose and implement cost-saving, efficiency, automation, and quality improvement ideas; Conduct Tech 2 trials and confirm fit and wear testing; Introduce new products and cascade quality risks during tear-down and NPI meetings. • Pre-Production & Production: Provide support as needed during pre-production and production phases
🎯 Requirements
• Experience in product development, commercialization, pre-production, and production in footwear or related fields within a multinational company • Good command of English and strong communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) • Travel: As required • Deep technical knowledge of footwear categories and material properties • Basic knowledge of automation and computer stitching for upper pattern construction • General knowledge of last making, measurements, and mold/bottom checking • Ability to integrate technical applications without compromising design or cost • Ability to identify product quality and integrity risks and recommend corrective actions • Strong relationship-building skills with factories and cross-functional teams • Branded footwear experience required • Alignment with VF’s guiding principles: Integrity, Courage, Curiosity, Empathy, Perseverance
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