VF Corporation

Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear

VF Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Vietnam

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About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Must have branded footwear experience
  • Possess deep understanding and technical knowledge/know-how of all footwear categories/constructions as well as material physical properties
  • Basic knowledge of Automation/Computer stitching for upper pattern construction
  • General knowledge/skills of last making and measurements
  • Must establish and maintain relationships effectively with partner factories and VF cross-functional Teams
  • Ability to identify product quality and integrity risks, provide recommendations for CAP
  • Good command of English language and excellent communication skills
  • Good computer skills in Windows operating environment (Office, Word, Excel, etc.)
Benefits
  • VF Diversity Vision Statement
  • Equal employment opportunity employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
footwear constructionmaterial physical propertiesautomationcomputer stitchinglast makingmeasurementsproduct testingquality improvementcost savingsfit and wear testing
Soft Skills
relationship managementproblem solvingcommunicationteam collaborationrecommendation skills