Senior Developer, Sourcing Development, Apparel

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Sourcing Developer with a deep understanding of vendor management and product development in the apparel industry. In this role, you will be responsible for strategically allocating styles to vendors, managing the end-to-end product development process, and leading initiatives aimed at process improvement and meeting various business requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of vendor capabilities and product intricacies, coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

(but not limited to)

Product Development Process : Demonstrate expertise in the end-to-end product development process, including calendar building, vendor management, and product replenishment, while maintaining a thorough understanding of vendor capabilities

Calendar Management: Ensure strict adherence to the brand development calendar, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues, and collaborating with your manager to find solutions

Vendor Collaboration: Partner with vendors to ensure consistent product excellence, as well as timely and seamless sample execution, issue resolution

Strategic Execution: Work closely with your manager to understand brand product development strategies, executing operational and project activities independently, and coordinating with internal cross-functional teams and vendors

Work Plan Implementation: Effectively implement work plans, regularly monitoring progress, and working with your manager to prioritize actions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Data Analysis: Analyse internal and vendor performance data to provide actionable insights, supporting continuous improvement, optimizing vendor capabilities, and driving overall process excellence

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, Quality teams to achieve brand goals and objectives

Communication: Confidently express your views with supporting data, proactively communicate with stakeholders when development concerns arise, and provide solutions to maintain set calendar dates

Continuous Improvement: Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF and improve supply chain systems and processes within the VF Asia Product Supply framework

Our Expectation For Demonstrating Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Understands and has ability to explain organization vision and strategic goals to the team, and how daily operations activities related to achieving overall direction

Participates in planning and prioritization; identifies opportunities to improve effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration

Growing People & Teams

Supports employee performance and development through coaching and feedback.

Encourages collaboration and shared learning to strengthen team performance

Leads by example, demonstrating continuous improvement and adaptability

Driving Results

Focuses on achieving objectives through execution against aligned processes and ways of working

Anticipates & prevents problems that could impact team performance

Proactively seeks solutions to solve problems effectively to maintain team performance.

Partnership

Works effectively with peers and partners, provides constructive feedback to drive achievement of shared goals

Builds strong relationships and ensure clear, transparent communication within their teams and with stakeholders.

Understands cross functional goals that support team objectives and business outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience in the product development of knitted and woven apparel, vendor management, and sourcing activities within the apparel industry

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions

Proactive problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement

Strong learning agility, open to understand change and adapt, as well as maintain effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Passionate about product and possess a curious and open mindset to learn

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Academic Degree: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Working Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing, with prior experience in the apparel industry preferred

Language Proficiency: Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable. Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query is a plus.

Platforms: Familiarity with digital platforms for product development and process efficiency is highly advantageous

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Being part of a business that is Purpose led enabling one to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work that we do

You will work with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together

We will provide you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and workplace flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially

R-20261103-0036