Senior Developer, Material Portfolio, Trims
Core
Create and maintain scalable trim platforms (zippers, buttons, snaps, etc.) for VF brands, translating brand needs into consolidated, reusable, technically validated solutions to improve adoption, speed, consistency, cost efficiency, and supply resilience.
Role type
Senior IC material portfolio developer (trims)
Builds
Scalable trim platforms and core material constructions for apparel brands
Domain
Apparel manufacturing + material engineering
Required skills
Trim category expertise, platform construction, specification translation, lifecycle management, data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, supplier coordination, quality validation, sustainability integration
Preferred skills
PLM/ERP system experience, team leadership
Technologies
PLM systems, ERP systems, material library systems
Responsibilities
Develop scalable trim platforms across categories; Analyze trim usage to identify consolidation opportunities; Validate platform constructions and performance; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on adoption; Maintain trim metadata and lifecycle status in digital systems; Present technical trade-offs and business benefits to stakeholders