Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations

🔥 14 hours ago

🇧🇷 Brazil – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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VF Corporation

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1899

🏭 Manufacturing

👗 Fashion

🛒 Retail

Manufacturing • Fashion • Retail

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

• Monitor end-to-end production activities across an assigned portfolio of factories • Ensure alignment with VF quality standards, production timelines, and operational expectations • Resolve real-time production issues and enforce adherence to SOPs • Lead continuous improvement initiatives • Coach and mentor Production Specialists and factory personnel • Contribute to Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by identifying risks and recommending actions • Support the QM team in maintaining adherence to SOPs and product specifications during mass production • Develop actions to ensure core KPIs are met or exceeded • Validate factory production planning schedules with VF and factory planning teams to achieve OTP targets • Make real-time production decisions, including line balancing and automation recommendations • Supervise production start-up for high-risk styles with QM • Resolve daily production issues such as material delays and low output • Verify completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans and support VF environmental and social programs • Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption and process changes • Prepare production reports and management insights • Use data analytics to improve factory performance and efficiency • Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims, facilitate CAP implementation, and verify action effectiveness • Serve as a key interface with factory management and internal stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (desirable qualification) • MBA is a plus • Minimum 4–6 years of experience in production operations or technical roles • Proven understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods • Experience working with overseas factories and multicultural factory management teams • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools • Fluent in English, written and verbal • Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region • Product Development or Technical expertise is an advantage • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills • Cultural sensitivity and awareness • Personal and professional integrity and ethics

🏖️ Benefits

• Full-time employment • Frequent travel to factory sites across designated locations • Mentorship and professional development through coaching and knowledge sharing • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives • Exposure to global, multicultural factory teams and stakeholders