Role & Responsibilities:

　　Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):

　　As part of the Global Material Supply (GMS) Team, the Development Engineer will manage the Equipment material development activities that services all Brands and products sourced through Asia Sourcing Office in South Asia. The individual is responsible to manage and execute the apparel & equipment material development and pre-production activities. The role needs to operationally connect with Brands, Sourcing, Suppliers, Quality and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability organizations. Frequent influential communication to external partners are required.

　　Key Result Areas:

　　Manage the development of equipment materials through the go to market calendar to ensure all milestones are timely met.

　　Support equipment material innovation and capabilities through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with Brand Development and Innovation Teams

　　Partner cross-functionally with VF Materials Labs, Sourcing and Quality team in managing all aspects of material quality from establishing guidelines to delivering product to factories

　　Support Material Team by leading resolution of quality issues at factories and with vendors in collaboration with Sourcing and Quality teams.

　　Support material cost negotiation tactics against set costing savings targets by utilizing fact-based methodology, and driving for positive outcomes in supplier facing discussions

　　Actively support sustainable material roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives

　　Manage the update of supplier database and material library. Handle invoice etc administration works.

　　Competency Requirements:

　　Behavioral Competencies -

　　(Please refer to VF guiding principles and Leadership Profiles)

　　High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners

　　Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

　　Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks

　　Team player and the ability to work independently

　　Bold and creative thinking

　　Competent in managing relationships with suppliers and internal business partners

　　Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

　　Functional Competencies –

　　List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this role

　　Able to review materials and suggest alternative options for costing and technical specification purposes

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

　　High understanding of textile related commodities (Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, etc.)

　　Textile material development experience is an advantage

　　R-20231027-0045

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