Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations

• Monitor end-to-end production activities across an assigned portfolio of factories
• Ensure alignment with VF quality standards, production timelines, and operational expectations
• Resolve real-time production issues and enforce adherence to SOPs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor Production Specialists and factory personnel
• Contribute to Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by identifying risks and recommending actions
• Support the QM team in maintaining adherence to SOPs and product specifications during mass production
• Develop actions to ensure core KPIs are met or exceeded
• Validate factory production planning schedules with VF and factory planning teams to achieve OTP targets
• Make real-time production decisions, including line balancing and automation recommendations
• Supervise production start-up for high-risk styles with QM
• Resolve daily production issues such as material delays and low output
• Verify completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans and support VF environmental and social programs
• Provide on-the-ground support for automation adoption and process changes
• Prepare production reports and management insights
• Use data analytics to improve factory performance and efficiency
• Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims, facilitate CAP implementation, and verify action effectiveness
• Serve as a key interface with factory management and internal stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (desirable qualification)
• MBA is a plus
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in production operations or technical roles
• Proven understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods
• Experience working with overseas factories and multicultural factory management 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
• Product Development or Technical expertise is an advantage
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness
• Personal and professional integrity and ethics

• Full-time employment
• Frequent travel to factory sites across designated locations
• Mentorship and professional development through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to global, multicultural factory teams and stakeholders