Manager, Sourcing Development, Apparel

• Lead the sourcing team to establish and develop partnerships with vendors to support brand product development strategies and growth plans.
• Communicate proactively with brand stakeholders, product development, and design teams to build and adhere to a product development calendar that enables best-in-class on-time samples, execution, and delivery.
• Enhance and advocate for vendors’ capabilities and use of new technologies to drive innovation of process and product, with the goal of reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
• Manage vendor partnerships, ensuring performance that drives profitability and sustained shared goals.
• Support all associates in the team to create and drive their individual development plans and establish a regular cadence of review.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Production, Global Material Supply, Compliance, Responsible Sourcing, Product Stewardship, Finance, Logistics, and Quality to align sourcing strategy with brand direction.
• Foster and role model a culture of inclusion, candor, and trust.
• Challenge the status quo with a creative and curious mindset to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF purpose activation and improve VF Asia Product Supply systems and processes.

• Demonstrate drive and passion to make a difference, with a growth mindset that role models positivity and curiosity.
• Exhibit executive presence—composed, well-prepared, and able to capture your audience’s attention.
• Lead, facilitate, and champion change.
• Show strong business acumen and understanding of the global business environment, including economic, social, and political trends that impact global strategy.

• Understand and communicate the organization’s vision and strategic goals.
• Participate in planning and prioritization; identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

• Support employee performance and development through coaching and feedback.
• Encourage collaboration and shared learning.
• Lead by example in continuous improvement and adaptability.

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

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

• Knowledge of apparel, especially in the technical outdoor market.
• Experience in developing knitted and woven apparel and managing diverse product collections.
• Proven leadership in managing multicultural teams and influencing global stakeholders.
• Coaching and developing team members with constructive feedback.
• Basic understanding of paper pattern creation and digital product creation is a plus.

• How to thrive in a purpose-led business that positively impacts communities.
• How to work with a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded team.
• How to benefit from best-in-class work environments, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility.

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