**Principal Accountabilities:** 1. Support tanneries and Brands, Materials and Product Developers to ensure effective and timely development and subsequent commercialization of new leathers + Work with USA leather developers to create the master standards of new leathers + Create leather Specs for brands + Liaise with tanneries to identify issues early finding sustainable technical solution to resolve quality issues ensuring no impact to development time table. + Conduct regular tannery inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with VF Corporations expectations in respect to quality, lab testing and CSR-related matters. 2. Support FTW operations with leather QA/QC activities. + Visiting tanneries to review leather qualities if needed before shipping. + Assist in dispute resolution involving leather quality + Report leather inspection results 3. Assist in building a strong collaborative relationship between the brand, factories and tannery partners. 4. Monitor and check tannery inventory levels and LOI status. 5. Catch up with tanneries regularly about quality, sustainability, and CSR-related matters. **Knowledge & Skill Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field. + Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree, as determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria. + 5 years of related experience preferred. + Strong written and oral communication skills. R-20250417-0001 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.