ABOUT YOUR ROLE: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Material Library to lead the creation, management and governance of a centralized Materials Library for the FW, EQ & ACC brands within VF.  

The Senior Manager Material Library will be responsible for optimizing materials selection, qualities, and library processes across VF FW & EQ brands. You will collaborate closely with the Materials Sourcing teams on building processes that enable VF brands to leverage a consolidated materials library.  

This role requires an experienced professional with in-depth technical knowledge in FW & EQ materials along with project management capabilities and data analytics. This role is instrumental in driving efficiency, enabling material leverage across regions and optimizing material spend.  

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: 

Include but not limited to; 

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 

Establish, operationalize and govern a centralized Global Materials Library across the FW, EQ. & ACC brands for VF 

Define and implement processes to rationalize material development requests and reduce redundancies  

Govern and maintain data attributes and metadata necessary to enable material consolidation and strategic leverage 

Lead seasonal and lifecycle core material reviews to evaluate relevance, usage and library optimization 

Partner with Materials Sourcing leaders and Product Leaders within our brands to add or sunset material libraries based on business needs  

Create and publish the leveraged cost saving opportunity and measure quarterly that set targets are being met 

MATERIALS LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT 

Ensure physical libraries are maintained in strategic global locations to support product teams and cross brand initiatives 

Manage the process of evaluating material qualities and performance to ensure alignment with sustainability, innovation and cost objectives 

Conduct periodic reviews to assess usage, overlaps and opportunities for consolidation  

COLLABORATION AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 

Own recommendations to the Materials Development leaders in FW & EQ to standardize material needs and identify leverage opportunities with Tier 2 suppliers 

Serve as the central point of contact for Material Development leaders and brand teams to access core materials and information.  

DATA ANALYTICS AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION 

Create the appropriate data analytics platform needed, to track material utilization, performance and cost efficiency 

Lead initiatives to digitize and streamline the material development and management process 

Collaborate with IT and digital innovation teams to maintain a robust material database system 

TEAM AND STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP 

Lead and empower materials library teams fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creating, driving and optimizing the library, supporting regional team mates interactions with each other, and with the Senior Director of Material Development  

Build strong trusted relationships with cross functional partners to align on priorities, solve challenges and win together 

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: 

You will be a materials expert with deep technical knowledge in materials, with strong analytical capabilities and project management experience 

You will be accountable for streamlining material selection, development and life cycle processes, whilst ensuring alignment and collaboration with global materials development and sourcing leaders 

Demonstrated success in managing cross functional projects and implementing scalable systems or libraries 

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset ; experience with materials lifecycle and inventory management tools 

Proven ability to work independently, priorities task and manage multiple projects simultaneously  

Proven success in seasonal negotiation cycles and managing complex global supplier relationships  

Technically fluent in both FW and EQ materials with strong business acumen  

A connector and influencer who naturally aligns cross-functional teams and drives change 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

A purpose -driven opportunity to transform how we source and manage materials across iconic global brands 

A platform to lead cross brand and cross category impact in a collaborative and forward thinking environment  

The ability to build the future of materials- digitally, sustainably and strategically 

Providing you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and work place flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially.