Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations

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

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive production operations across a designated portfolio of factories.

• Ensure compliance with VF quality standards, production schedules, and operational requirements.

• Address real-time production challenges and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Drive continuous improvement projects.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to Production Specialists and factory staff.

• Participate in Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by identifying potential risks and suggesting corrective actions.

• Assist the Quality Management (QM) team in ensuring adherence to SOPs and product specifications during large-scale production.

• Formulate strategies to ensure that core Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved or surpassed.

• Confirm factory production scheduling with VF and factory planning teams to meet On-Time Performance (OTP) targets.

• Make immediate production decisions, including line balancing and recommendations for automation.

• Oversee the production launch for high-risk styles in collaboration with the QM team.

• Tackle daily production challenges such as material shortages and low output levels.

• Verify the completion of corrective action plans for social and environmental compliance and support VF’s environmental and social initiatives.

• Provide on-site support for the adoption of automation and process modifications.

• Compile production reports and management insights.

• Utilize data analytics to enhance factory performance and operational efficiency.

• Engage in root cause analysis and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) reviews for quality issues, facilitating CAP implementation and evaluating effectiveness.

• Act as a primary liaison between factory management and internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (preferred qualification).

• An MBA is an advantage.

• At least 4–6 years of experience in production operations or technical roles.

• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction techniques.

• Experience collaborating with overseas factories and diverse factory management teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, and production planning tools.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region.

• Product Development or Technical expertise is an asset.

• Strong skills in organization, analysis, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration.

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

• Commitment to personal and professional integrity and ethics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Regular travel to factories across specified locations.

• Mentorship and professional growth through coaching and knowledge sharing.

• Opportunity to engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Exposure to global, multicultural factory teams and stakeholders.