Manager, Sourcing Operations, App/Equipment/Packing

• Lead and develop a team of specialists, coach performance, and support professional growth
• Manage a portfolio of factories within the assigned country and ensure core KPIs are met or exceeded
• Contribute to Risk Assessment and Pre-Production meetings by identifying risks and recommending actions
• Resolve production-related issues, including material delays and low output, with VF functions and factory partners
• Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims; facilitate CAP implementation and effectiveness
• Support social and environmental compliance corrective action plans and VF programs such as Higg Index, WCD, and LABS
• Co-lead the automation strategy with the Commercialization team and support lean manufacturing adoption
• Use data analytics to improve factory performance and efficiency
• Maintain cross-functional relationships and serve as the key contact for operational escalations
• Monitor industry trends, material innovations, and manufacturing best practices
• Promote compliance, accountability, continuous improvement, and VF Values
• Travel frequently to factory sites across designated locations within Bangladesh

• Proven experience and deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods within the relevant product category
• Proven leadership experience managing multicultural teams and influencing stakeholders
• Ability to lead, facilitate, and champion change
• High personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Passion for product and a consumer-first mindset
• Ability to manage complex interpersonal interactions, solve problems, make decisions, and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks/projects
• Ability to collaborate globally and cultural sensitivity
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in production operations, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience working with overseas factories and multicultural factory management teams
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools
• Fluent in English, written and verbal
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to coach and develop a team
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement, change, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Exposure to global, cross-functional, and multicultural teams
• Extensive travel within the region