Senior Developer, Sourcing Development, Apparel

• Product Development Process: Demonstrate expertise in the end-to-end product development process, including calendar building, vendor management, and product replenishment, while maintaining a thorough understanding of vendor capabilities.
• Calendar Management: Ensure strict adherence to the brand development calendar, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues, and collaborating with your manager to find solutions.
• Vendor Collaboration: Partner with vendors to ensure consistent product excellence, as well as timely and seamless sample execution and issue resolution.
• Strategic Execution: Work closely with your manager to understand brand product development strategies, execute operational and project activities independently, and coordinate with internal cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Work Plan Implementation: Effectively implement work plans, regularly monitor progress, and work with your manager to prioritize actions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Analysis: Analyze internal and vendor performance data to provide actionable insights, supporting continuous improvement, optimizing vendor capabilities, and driving overall process excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams to achieve brand goals and objectives.
• Communication: Confidently express your views with supporting data, proactively communicate with stakeholders when development concerns arise, and provide solutions to maintain set calendar dates.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF and improve supply chain systems and processes within the VF Asia Product Supply framework.

• Understand and explain the organization’s vision and strategic goals to the team.
• Participate in planning and prioritization; identify opportunities to improve effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration.

• Support employee performance and development through coaching and feedback.
• Encourage collaboration and shared learning to strengthen team performance.
• Lead by example, demonstrating continuous improvement and adaptability.

• Focus on achieving objectives through execution against aligned processes.
• Anticipate and prevent problems that could impact team performance.
• Proactively seek solutions to maintain team performance.

• Work effectively with peers and partners.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure clear, transparent communication.
• Understand cross-functional goals that support team objectives and business outcomes.

• Proven experience in product development of knitted and woven apparel, vendor management, and sourcing activities within the apparel industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Passionate about product with a curious and open mindset.

• Academic Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sourcing, preferably in the apparel industry.
• Language Proficiency: Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable. Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query is a plus.
• Platforms: Familiarity with digital platforms for product development and process efficiency is highly advantageous.

• Be part of a purpose-led business that positively impacts communities around the world.
• Work with a team of diverse and sharp minds with an inclusive and global mindset.
• Enjoy a best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that supports your whole self—emotionally, physically, and socially.

VF Corporation