Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations
Core
Monitor end-to-end production activities across assigned factory portfolios, ensuring alignment with quality standards, timelines, and operational expectations while leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations (Production)
Builds
Production schedules, quality compliance, and operational efficiency for VF's factory network
Domain
Apparel manufacturing / Supply Chain Operations
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Production operations management, Risk Assessment, SOP adherence, KPI tracking, Production planning validation, Real-time production decision making, Root cause analysis, Data analytics, Social/environmental compliance verification, Automation adoption support
Preferred skills
Product Development expertise, Industrial Engineering background, MBA, Multi-cultural factory management experience, PLM systems proficiency, Additional languages (Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin)
Technologies
Microsoft Office, PLM systems, Production planning tools
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor Production Specialists and factory personnel; Contribute to Risk Assessment and Pre-Production meetings; Support QM team to drive factory adherence to SOPs; Ensure core KPIs are met or exceeded; Validate factory production planning schedules; Make real-time production decisions including line balancing; Supervise production start-up for high-risk styles; Resolve daily production-related issues; Verify completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans; Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption; Prepare production reports and insights; Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities