Senior Manager, Materials and Mill Strategy
Core
Shape and execute VF's global material sourcing strategy by building a strategically aligned mill base and optimizing Tier 2 supplier performance using data.
Role type
Senior Manager, Material Strategy and Mill Portfolio
Builds
Strategically segmented mill base, optimized supplier portfolios, and data-driven material lifecycle plans
Domain
Apparel manufacturing, supply chain management, and material sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Supplier segmentation, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) frameworks, strategic sourcing, data synthesis, project management, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
PLM systems, ERP systems, digital material libraries
Technologies
Excel, Power BI, Tableau, PLM systems, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strategically segmented mill base; incorporate SPM results to evaluate and optimize Tier 2 supplier performance; drive material rationalization and consolidation efforts; lead seasonal and lifecycle reviews of core materials; manage material lifecycle including onboarding, circulation, and end-of-life transitions; lead the development of dashboards to track mill performance and cost efficiency; manage and mentor the Senior Analyst
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership and team mentorship