Senior Developer, Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, which includes calendar management, vendor coordination, and product restocking.

• Strategically assign styles to vendors based on their capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with the brand development calendar and proactively address any potential challenges.

• Work closely with vendors to guarantee product quality, timely sample production, and effective issue resolution.

• Implement brand product development strategies and autonomously manage operational and project activities.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Develop work plans, track progress, and prioritize actions with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Evaluate internal and vendor performance metrics to deliver actionable insights and enhance vendor capabilities.

• Partner with Planning, Global Materials Supply, Logistics, Technical Design, and Quality teams.

• Address development challenges, offer data-driven solutions, and uphold calendar deadlines.

• Engage in company-wide initiatives aimed at refining VF supply chain systems and processes within the VF Asia Product Supply framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in product development for knitted and woven apparel, vendor management, and sourcing within the apparel sector.

• Strong analytical abilities with a knack for interpreting data and making informed choices.

• Proactive problem-solving capabilities with an emphasis on enhancing processes.

• Agility in learning and the ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Capacity to work independently and efficiently manage multiple tasks.

• A passion for products coupled with a curious and open mindset.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of sourcing experience; prior experience in the apparel industry is a plus.

• Strong communication abilities in both English and Mandarin.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Airtable.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query is advantageous.

• Experience with digital platforms for product development and process efficiency is highly beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Purpose-driven business aimed at creating a positive impact on communities globally.

• A diverse and inclusive team with a global perspective.

• Exceptional work environment.

• Comprehensive well-being policies.

• Flexible workplace options.

• Support for emotional, physical, and social well-being.