You will be an integral part of the sourcing team, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our products are developed in alignment with the brand design and future vision. You will support your manager to ensure all products hit the calendar deadline dates, working with the brand development teams and the sourcing headquarters in Singapore. You will be supporting the Sourcing Manager to execute the multi-year sourcing strategy to support brand growth.
Key Responsibilities(but not limited to)
Manage vendor relationships to deliver on-time execution of all samples and support technical design requirements for the assigned brand category.Ensure adherence to the brand development calendar timeline, effectively raising problems and resolutions with your manager.Understand the brand product development strategies and execute operational activities with internal teams and vendors independently.Effectively implement work plans with regular monitoring against the direction and prioritize actions with internal and external counterparts.Analyze data and provide summaries where required to drive resolutions and vendor performance.Work with internal stakeholders across Production, Global Material Supply, Logistics, and Quality teams to achieve brand goals and objectives.Confidently speak up and express your own views with authenticity and provide supporting data to improve efficiencies.Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF purpose activation and improve VF Asia Product Supply systems and processes.What We Will Be Looking for in YouProven experience in development of outerwear, knitted and woven apparel with exposure to handling a diverse product collection will be an advantage.Passionate about product and possess a curious and open mindset to learn.Ability to monitor and gather data in a timely manner to facilitate resolutions.Strong learning agility and an aptitude for working in a digital environment.Openness to embrace change and agility to adapt, maintaining effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment.Awareness of personal career aspirations, strengths, areas for improvement, and ability to leverage available resources for self-development.Respect for different perspectives with an open mindset to learn and grow.What You Can Expect from UsBeing part of a purpose-led business that enables you to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work that we do.Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset—our differences make us stronger together.A best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that help you show up and lean into life with your whole self—emotionally, physically, and socially.Education / Work ExperienceAcademic degree in Textile or related field preferred.3 to 5 years of relevant experience in sourcing.Supervisory management exposure will be an advantage.Good communication skills in English; local language proficiency will be an advantage.Exposure to digital platforms for product development and process efficiency will be a significant advantage.Statement on Diversity & InclusionVF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, or any other legally protected factor.
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