VF Corporation

Procurement

• Recommend and drive solutions through interaction with Brands and Asia functional groups.
• Has deep knowledge of the entire footwear creation and manufacturing process from Tech Package receipt through commercialization and T2 activities.
• Trouble shoot and recommend solutions as needed to ensure key factory activities are completed timely.
• Ensure quality of development samples and meet milestone dates according to the published product creation calendar.
• Maintain and track the commercialization timeline and additional reporting needs, and share out with FTW functional teams.
• Ensure commercialization and T2 activities are carried out at the assigned factories with a focus on engineering for best productivity, product quality consistency, product integrity and performance in accordance with the brands policies and best practices.
• Accountable for all development related activities in the nominated vendor ensuring that quality is being maintained to FTW standards, SOPs are being adhered to, and that “on time performance” obligations are being met.
• Ensures VF CSR standards are being maintained and continually elevated for the betterment of people and the planet.
• Executes VF Product strategic initiatives captured on OGSTM.

Senior Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear

Engineer

• Responsible for bringing VF owned brand equipment and packs designs to life by engineering products for efficient manufacturability
• Work hands-on with factory and VF cross function ensuring commercialization best practice feedback is captured early within the Product development cycle
• Create in partnership with the vendor to ensure product readiness to hand-off to VF production teams
• Drive vendor/factory to conduct Pre-Production Meeting and handoff the production readiness process to VF Quality Operations and Sourcing Operation

Engineer – Commercialization, Equipment & Packs

• Ensure quality of development samples and meet milestone dates according to the published product creation calendar
• Maintain and track the commercialization timeline and additional reporting needs, and share out with FTW functional teams
• Manage the development process with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors across prototype, line close, salesman samples, Tech 1 confirmation samples and SMU requests.
• Responsible for inspection of all development samples, including sales samples at various COO’s
• Conduct core related footwear activities around New Bottoms (TNs) / New Uppers / Color Ups including but not limited to project history, model fit approval, raw material testing, full shoe testing, wear testing, material swatch signoff and cost approval
• Communicate product and performance requirements to Tier 1 vendors to adhere to VF standards
• Confirm fit and wear testing is best in class and fit for purpose.

Engineer, Footwear Product Development

Manager

• Travel extensively (4+ days/week) to retail locations to implement seasonal floor sets, windows, and brand campaigns, adapting directives to store-specific layouts and inventory levels.
• Train and mentor Store Managers and in-store teams on visual merchandising principles, directive interpretation, and campaign storytelling to build long-term capability and consistency.
• Collaborate with District Managers to align visual execution with business goals, ensuring stores deliver a cohesive and elevated brand experience.
• Ensure each brand’s identity is reflected through thoughtful product placement, fixture usage, and visual storytelling that resonates with customers.
• Lead visual merchandising efforts for store openings, remodels, and high-priority activations, setting the standard for brand presentation and execution.
• Offer immediate coaching and feedback during store visits, helping teams make adjustments and improve execution on the spot.
• Capture high-quality visuals of completed setups, document compliance, and share trends and insights with cross-functional partners to inform future planning.
• Flex across Vans, TNF, and Timberland retail environments, adapting to diverse aesthetics and merchandising strategies while maintaining brand integrity.
• Serve as a key liaison between marketing and store teams, ensuring directives are clearly understood, effectively implemented, and continuously improved.

Field Visual Merchandising Manager

Marketing

• Develop seasonal wholesale marketing plans aligned with brand objectives and Lifestyle Outdoor & Canadian market trends.
• Adapt global marketing strategies for regional relevance and account-specific needs.
• Lead go-to-market planning for seasonal launches and campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with key wholesale accounts and distributors.
• Plan and execute co-op marketing initiatives to maximize brand visibility and sell-through.
• Serve as the primary marketing liaison for Lifestyle Outdoor & Canadian wholesale partners.
• Manage portion of US wholesale marketing and Canadian marketing budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Track campaign performance and measure ROI to optimize future investments.
• Oversee in-store marketing programs, including POP materials, shop-in-shops, visual merchandising, and retail events.
• Support digital marketing initiatives for wholesale partners to enhance omnichannel presence.
• Ensure marketing assets meet brand standards and are localized for Lifestyle Outdoor & Canadian consumers.
• Collaborate with brand, creative teams and agencies to oversee project timelines and deliver high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor Lifestyle Outdoor & Canadian retail trends and consumer behavior to inform marketing strategies.
• Analyze sell-through data and campaign impact to refine future plans.
• Partner with internal teams (sales, product, global marketing) to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Manager, Wholesale Marketing – Lifestyle

• Lead, develop, and inspire the Field Visual Merchandising team across all brands, setting clear objectives, coaching for performance, and fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Serve as the central leader for the Field VM function, ensuring alignment between global, regional, and field stakeholders across brands.
• Collaborate with Heads of Retail, Brand Marketing, and HR to ensure visual merchandising strategies directly support business priorities and reflect brand identity.
• Act as a thought partner in seasonal planning, campaign development, and retail readiness discussions to ensure field perspectives inform broader strategies.
• Oversee execution quality and consistency of floorsets, windows, and brand campaigns across all stores.
• Establish and manage operational standards and processes that ensure timely, brand-right execution and continuous improvement.
• Monitor execution through audits, reporting, and performance metrics, identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement training tools and workshops to enhance field and store team visual merchandising capability.
• Champion on-the-job coaching, ensuring Field VM Managers are equipped to mentor store leaders and teams effectively.
• Capture and synthesize field insights, execution feedback, and consumer observations to inform future strategies and creative direction.

Senior Manager, Field Visual Merchandising

QA Engineer

• Support the development of process improvement/QMS toolkit and equip VF quality associates with the knowledge to lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management.
• Guide and influence factory QMS through training and governance programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech Design and Product development team as and when required.
• Provide subject matter expertise for high risk programs at macro level.
• Offer training and guidance to factory and VF quality team along with RO QAM on VCP.
• Conduct Factory Process Audit for new factory along with RO QA Manager.
• Provide guideline for the factories on process improvement to identify problem before or at earlier stage.
• Objectively evaluate the quality KPIs of the factories.
• Work together with RO QM team and PMO for analytical work and brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and be responsible for Quality Improvement Project Management in the regions.
• Identify and provide recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of all operational issues.

Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Management

• Maximize district profitability by setting clear direction and supporting stores in achieving sales, expense, and inventory goals.
• Recruit, hire, and retain diverse, high-caliber talent; ensure stores are optimally staffed, and succession plans are in place.
• Ensure all Store Managers are consistently trained and developed, conducting regular training sessions and check-ins on a quarterly basis to reinforce operational standards, leadership competencies, and brand expectations.
• Partner with HR and Talent Development teams to identify training needs and track progress across the district.
• Conduct regular store visits and audits to ensure compliance with brand standards and policies.
• Champion customer service by modeling brand-specific service standards and addressing customer feedback promptly.
• Ensure visual merchandising and store presentation align with brand guidelines and elevate the customer experience.
• Maintain compliance with all loss prevention, safety, and operational policies and procedures.
• Represent the brand with integrity and professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

District Manager

• Lead the Sourcing Product Development team, setting clear priorities, coaching team members, and fostering a high-performance culture
• Oversee product development from concept to Buy Ready, ensuring that samples and materials comply with Tech Pack specifications
• Build strong, multi-level relationships by proactively collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to Sourcing leaders and Brand partners by providing insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with Brand teams to formalize development calendars and ensure adherence to GTM calendar
• Provide regular updates on seasonal GTM progress to stakeholders, highlighting potential issues and opportunities for improvement
• Support the Commercialization team in developing standardized processes
• Work with the Global Supply Planning team to validate product allocation and production plans
• Support knowledge transfer and develop the talent pipeline by documenting processes and implementing training programs
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement

Senior Manager, Sourcing Development, Footwear

• Ensure quality of development samples and meet milestone dates according to the published product creation calendar
• Maintain and track the commercialization timeline and additional reporting needs
• Ensure T2 activities are carried out at the assigned factories
• Accountable for all production related activities in the nominated vendor
• Executes VF Product strategic initiatives captured on OGSTM
• Manage the development process with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors
• Responsible for inspection of all development samples
• Conduct core related footwear activities around New Bottoms (TNs) / New Uppers / Color Ups
• Plan Buy Ready process by SKU
• Communicate product and performance requirements to Tier 1 vendors
• Problem solving around construction / performance / costing / process and SOP sequences
• Coordinate development factory capacity and material purchasing according to needed production creation calendar milestones
• Review Brand PD tech package information before conducting Tech 2 trials
• Confirm raw material and product testing meets Industry or brand standards before conducting Tech 2 trials
• Confirm sample size pattern and molds before conducting salesman sample making
• Propose and implement ideas around cost savings, efficiency, automation and process & quality improvements
• Conduct Tech 2 trials according to the SOP to confirm the manufacturing process
• Confirm fit and wear testing is best in class and fit for purpose
• Introduce new product and cascade potential quality risks to downstream teams during the tear down and NPI meetings
• Associate to assist where needed

Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear

• Support the monitoring of end-to-end production activities across your assigned portfolio of factories, ensuring alignment with VF’s quality standards, production timelines, and operational expectations.
• Perform structured and routine tasks to assist in real-time issue resolution and enforce adherence to SOP’s.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and escalate any deviations.
• Assist in Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by gathering relevant data, identifying risks, and recommending actions to safeguard product quality and performance.
• Support QM team to drive factory adherence to SOPs and product specifications during mass production.
• Track and report on core KPIs and timely escalations.
• Take accountability for resolving daily production-related issues (e.g., material delays, low output).
• Collaborate with VF functions and Factory partners for production planning and decision-making.
• Support the RSO team in verifying the completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans.

Sourcing Operations Engineer, Footwear

• Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management
• Influence factory QMS through close working relationships with key vendor and factory quality personnel
• Accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics
• Act as a coach and mentor for VF QA team and all factory QA
• Evaluate new vendors to identify factory quality set up, technical support, and product capability & production capacity
• Support and monitor factory accredited lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements
• Support conducting Factory Process Audit and coaching QE/QA and FKR on conducting it
• Manage and appropriately escalate risks, issues and points of concern to Regional Manager
• Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement
• Review ways of working, process alignment and team capabilities to optimize efficiencies
• Engage with teams at brand, vendor and regional cross functional teams