• Join our team as a Senior Sourcing Developer, Trims for the unique Kipling brand in GMS function at VF Corporation in Vietnam.

• In this position, you'll play a key role in adding meaningful value to our iconic designs with innovation and crafted from lightweight, durable nylon.

• If you're passionate about co-creating timeless, versatile on-the-go essentials where you are empowered to apply your experiences, knowledge, growth mindset through the material sourcing process with supplier and brand team, this role is for you.

Join the VF Family

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers worldwide with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, etc. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies, with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit www.vfc.com .

Senior Sourcing Developer, Trims (Global Packs) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

How You Will Make a Difference: As part of the Global Materials Supply (GMS) Team, The Senior Sourcing Developer of trims materials will support the GMS trims development, production & sourcing activities that services all Brands and products sourced through Asia Sourcing Offices (ASO).

What will you do:

• Execute Development and Production activities for materials through the go to market calendar to ensure all milestones are timely met.

• Act as the key liaison for Product Development in all the brands and sourcing management for all trim’s material supply related topics.

• Support trims material innovation and capabilities through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with Suppliers, Brand Development and Innovation Teams

• Actively support sustainable material roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives

• Support Quality Team with all aspects of material quality management related to trim supply from specification setting through bulk production quality monitoring.

• Work cross-functionally in selection of global and local suppliers and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.

• Execute GMS planning activities for all Direct Source Trims materials including trims preposition process, support PO management process including mitigation of delays associated to T2’s. You will contribute seasonal supply planning process in order to maximize product availability.

• You are responsible to minimize delay associated to nominated suppliers, due to demand shifts, capacity problems, and forecast variances etc.

• Analyze weekly exception and unconfirmed PO’s taking appropriate action to resolve issues and maintain CRD date.

• Act as process owner for all GMS policies and procedures impacting Global Product Supply, drive policy changes with key stakeholders, including Product Supply, Global Planning and RO’s to ensure proper implementation.

• Prepare analytical reports / presentations to help illustrate future demand trends, opportunity or risk to senior management and business teams.

How you will do it:

Behavioral Competencies -

• High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

• Entrepreneurial & result-driven

• Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks.

• Team player and the ability to work independently.

• Communication and influence globally and regionally

• Bold and creative thinking

• Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadline.

Functional Competencies –

• High understanding of trim related commodities (Injection parts, labels, packaging, closures etc.)

• Trims development experience is an advantage

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence

• Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Mandarin is a plus.

• Excellent Excel, Power Point and Presentation skill

• Data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) experience

• Possesses deep functional subject matter knowledge

• Understanding of supply chain processes, with experience in forecasting and S&OP

Skills for Success

• Minimum Relevant Experience:

• Experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment Apparel & equipment and/or Sourcing and Supply Chain organizations

• Nature of Work: Materials Sourcing

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree, College graduate or equivalent work experience

Subject Expert In: Development and Planning (Supply Planning and Sourcing)

Certifications Required: N/A

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We just have one question. Are you in?

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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.