Senior Developer, Sourcing Development, Apparel

VF Corp.; Asia; Presencial; PEN 309.000 - 447.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VF Corp. in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking a Senior Sourcing Developer with deep vendor management and product development expertise in apparel.

You will lead end-to-end development, allocate styles to vendors, manage calendars, and drive cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and suppliers. You will analyze vendor performance, implement process improvements, and ensure calendar adherence while aligning with brand strategies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing in apparel.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Airtable; Smartsheet/Power BI/Tableau/Power Query a plus.

Responsabilidades

• End-to-end product development calendar management, vendor management, and replenishment awareness.
• Calendar adherence and proactive issue resolution with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Collaborate with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, Quality teams to align on brand goals.
• Analyze internal and vendor performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within VF Asia Product Supply framework.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership and effective communication with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Product development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Calendar management

Leadership mindset

Communication

English & Mandarin

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Airtable

Smartsheet

Power BI

Tableau

Power Query

Descripción del empleo

Job title

Senior Developer, Sourcing Development, Apparel

(Job Number: R-20261103-0036)

Department

Product & Supply Chain

Location

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

1. Live the brand

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

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