Engineer, Sourcing Operations, Footwear
Core
On-site liaison monitoring end-to-end footwear production activities across assigned factories to ensure alignment with quality standards, timelines, and operational expectations.
Role type
Senior IC sourcing operations engineer (footwear)
Builds
Production schedules, quality compliance, and operational efficiency for VF's footwear portfolio
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and supply chain operations
Required skills
Production operational acumen, risk assessment, SOP adherence, KPI tracking, root cause analysis, automation adoption, social/environmental compliance verification, data gathering, real-time decision making
Preferred skills
Product development or technical expertise, knowledge of manufacturing processes/materials/construction methods, experience with overseas factories and multi-cultural teams
Technologies
Microsoft Office, PLM systems, production planning tools
Responsibilities
Assist in Risk Assessment and Pre-Production meetings by gathering data and identifying risks; Support QM team to drive factory adherence to SOPs and product specifications; Track and report on core KPIs and timely escalations; Resolve daily production-related issues (e.g., material delays, low output); Validate factory production planning schedules to achieve OTP targets; Make real-time production decisions including line balancing and automation recommendations; Supervise production start-up for high-risk styles; Verify completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans; Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption; Prepare production reports and insights; Support QA team in root cause analysis and CAP reviews
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC