Manager, Materials Sourcing, Footwear at VF Corporation

Job description

As part of the Materials Sourcing & Library organization within the Global Materials Sourcing (GMS) team, the Manager Footwear Materials leads the team that services all upper-material needs for all Footwear brands sourced through the Asia Sourcing Office. With a team of approximately 4, the role is accountable for the day-to-day execution of the Upper Materials (FTW) supply model to ensure quality, cost competitiveness and on-time delivery of raw material to Finished Goods vendors. This role operates within a broader, multi-category Materials Sourcing & Library team structure (Footwear, Equipment and Library/Data) and works in close partnership with peers and shared capability owners. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Materials Sourcing & Library (FTW & EQP), analytical and strategy activities (e.g., footprint and supplier analytics, performance scorecards, cost/price governance inputs, and materials data/library ways of working) are supported by and developed in conjunction with the larger teamwhile the Manager Footwear Materials ensures the insights are translated into strong execution and supplier/vendor outcomes for Footwear uppers. The role has extensive focus to operationally connect with Brands, Sourcing, Suppliers, Finance, and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability organizations. Frequent influential communication to VP and Director level is required. The Materials Leader is viewed as a key thought partner to bring an innovative and creative solutions culture to the region to solve complex material supply issues. Role & Responsibilities: Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position): As part of the Materials Sourcing & Library organization within the Global Materials Sourcing (GMS) team, the Manager Footwear Materials leads the team that services all upper-material needs for all Footwear brands sourced through the Asia Sourcing Office. With a team of approximately 4, the role is accountable for the day-to-day execution of the Upper Materials (FTW) supply model to ensure quality, cost competitiveness and on-time delivery of raw material to Finished Goods vendors. This role operates within a broader, multi-category Materials Sourcing & Library team structure (Footwear, Equipment and Library/Data) and works in close partnership with peers and shared capability owners. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Materials Sourcing & Library (FTW & EQP), analytical and strategy activities (e.g., footprint and supplier analytics, performance scorecards, cost/price governance inputs, and materials data/library ways of working) are supported by and developed in conjunction with the larger teamwhile the Manager Footwear Materials ensures the insights are translated into strong execution and supplier/vendor outcomes for Footwear uppers. The role has extensive focus to operationally connect with Brands, Sourcing, Suppliers, Finance, and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability organizations. Frequent influential communication to VP and Director level is required. The Materials Leader is viewed as a key thought partner to bring an innovative and creative solutions culture to the region to solve complex material supply issues. Key Result Areas: In partnership with the broader Materials Sourcing & Library team, help build the long- and short-term regional material supply strategy for Footwear uppers factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, profitability, sustainable materials, and brand/sourcing needs Ensure reliable delivery of materials on time for production by working closely with material suppliers and Finished Goods vendors Partner cross-functionally with VF Materials Labs, Sourcing and Quality Leaders in managing all aspects of material quality from establishing guidelines to delivering product to factories Lead the Footwear Upper Materials team in resolution of quality issues at factories and with vendors in collaboration with Sourcing and Quality teams Act as the key liaison for Product Develop