Senior Manager, Materials Library

VF Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global apparel company is seeking a Senior Manager for their Global Materials Library. The role encompasses strategic execution, team leadership, and materials lifecycle management, requiring deep fabric knowledge and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration and drive results in a dynamic environment while contributing to sustainability and innovation goals.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Workplace flexibility

Well-being policies

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of fabric types and construction.
• Experience in material development and lifecycle management.
• Ability to lead and develop small teams.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic execution and governance of materials library.
• Lead team of fabric developers and foster a collaborative culture.
• Manage materials lifecycle and oversee quality evaluations.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders to align on material standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Fabric knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As the Senior Manager, Global Materials Library, you will play a critical role in supporting the strategic leadership and operational excellence of VF’s centralized materials library across apparel brands. Reporting to the Director of Material Library & Mill Portfolio, you will lead the execution of governance frameworks, lifecycle management, and digital transformation initiatives that enable material efficiency, cost leverage, and innovation. You will collaborate closely with the Material Sourcing team, sourcing leaders, and suppliers to ensure the library is a high‑performing, future‑ready asset.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

Strategic Execution & Governance

• Support the Director in implementing and governing the centralized Global Materials Library across VF apparel brands.
• Operationalize processes to rationalize material development requests and reduce redundancies.
• Maintain and govern metadata and data attributes to enable material consolidation and strategic leverage.
• Lead seasonal and lifecycle core material reviews to assess relevance, usage, and optimization.
• Partner with sourcing and material leaders to manage the addition or retirement of materials based on business needs.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 1–2 fabric developers to ensure high performance and alignment with library goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that supports innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship on fabric development, evaluation, and lifecycle management.

Materials Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the circulation, inventory, and lifecycle planning of materials in collaboration with regional teams.
• Ensure physical libraries are maintained in key global locations to support product and cross‑brand initiatives.
• Manage material quality evaluations to ensure alignment with sustainability, innovation, and cost goals.
• Conduct regular audits to identify overlaps and opportunities for consolidation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between the Director, brand teams, and Materials Development leaders to ensure alignment on material standards and supplier leverage.
• Provide centralized access to core materials and strategic insights for cross‑functional teams.

Data & Digital Enablement

• Support the development and maintenance of analytics platforms to track material utilization, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to digitize and streamline material workflows and integrate with PLM/ERP systems.
• Collaborate with IT and digital innovation teams to ensure the robustness of the material database system.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of fabric types, construction, finishing, and performance characteristics.
• Experience in material development, sourcing, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with sustainability standards and innovation in textile materials.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead and develop small teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across teams and suppliers.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to manage complex projects and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, or material library systems is a plus.

OUR EXPECTATION FOR DEMONSTATING LEADERSHIP

• Strategic Leadership
• Translates strategy into actionable goals for the team; aligns execution with broader business context.
• Compiles insights from industry and operational knowledge to contribute to long‑term strategy and vision building.
• Identify team resource and capability gaps to deliver long‑term strategy and vision.
• Growing People & Teams
• Coaches team members for performance and career growth.
• Builds a collaborative team environment with a strong sense of purpose and accountability.
• Identifies team skill gaps and aligns opportunities with both business needs and individual aspirations.
• Driving Results
• Takes ownership to ensure teams deliver on commitments with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Takes ownership to lead execution cross‑functionally to remove obstacles and optimize resources and drives through complexity.
• Focused on results optimized for VF, not function.
• Partnership
• Leads collaboration across functions to drive synergy and resolve conflicts.
• Strengthens relationships and communication across teams and levels, act as a connector between business areas.
• Aligns stakeholders, tracks cross‑functional goals and drives follow‑through beyond own team.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Being a part of a movement that is purpose‑led which enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, it gives greater meaning to the work we do.
• Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that work with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together.
• Providing 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.

Statement on Diversity & Inclusion

At VF, we foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences of our associates, customers, suppliers, and communities. VF is an equal‑opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.