How You Will Make a Difference

You will be leading the sourcing team to create strong vendor partnerships, ensuring that Timberland Apparel products are developed in alignment with the brand’s design and future vision. You will co-create product development and innovation strategies in collaboration with the brand product development teams in the US, Europe, and APAC.

Supporting the Director of Product Supply, you will play a lead role in creating a multiyear sourcing strategy that facilitates brand growth and ensures best-in-class product development that meets consumer needs.

What You Will Do

• Lead the sourcing team to establish and develop vendor partnerships that support brand product development strategies and growth plans.
• Communicate proactively with brand stakeholders, product development, and design teams to build and adhere to a product development calendar that ensures timely sample execution and delivery.
• Enhance and advocate for vendor capabilities and the use of new technologies to drive innovation, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Manage vendor performance to drive brand profitability and sustain shared goals.
• Support team members in creating and executing individual development plans with regular review cycles.

How You Will Do It

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Production, Global Material Supply, Compliance, Responsible Sourcing, Product Stewardship, Finance, Logistics, and Quality to align sourcing strategy with brand direction.
• Foster and role model a culture of inclusion, candor, and trust.
• Challenge the status quo with creativity and curiosity to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives to promote VF’s purpose and improve VF Asia Product Supply systems and processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrate drive and passion to make a difference, with a growth mindset that inspires positivity and curiosity.
• Exhibit executive presence—composed, well-prepared, and able to engage audiences effectively.
• Lead, facilitate, and champion change.
• Show strong business acumen and awareness of global economic, social, and political trends that impact strategy.

Leadership Expectations

Strategic Leadership

• Understand and communicate the organization’s vision and strategic goals.
• Participate in planning and identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

Growing People & Teams

• Support employee development through coaching and feedback.
• Encourage collaboration and shared learning.
• Lead by example in continuous improvement and adaptability.

Driving Results

• Focus on achieving objectives through aligned processes.
• Anticipate and prevent performance-impacting issues.
• Proactively solve problems to maintain team performance.

Partnership

• Work effectively with peers and partners.
• Provide constructive feedback and ensure transparent communication.
• Understand cross-functional goals that support team and business outcomes.

Skills for Success

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Education: Formal education is valued, but professional achievements are prioritized.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of apparel, especially in the technical outdoor market.
• Proven experience in developing knitted and woven apparel and managing diverse product collections.
• Leadership experience managing multicultural teams and influencing global stakeholders.
• Coaching and developing team members with constructive feedback.
• Basic understanding of paper pattern creation and digital product creation is a plus.

What We Will Teach You

• How to thrive in a purpose-led business that positively impacts communities.
• How to work with a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded team.
• How to benefit from best-in-class work environments, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility that supports your whole self—emotionally, physically, and socially.

VF Guiding Principles

Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s In It for You

We offer comprehensive benefits that support mental, physical, and financial well-being. Learn more at MyVFBenefits.com under “Looking to Join VF?”

About VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies, connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active, and workwear brands. Our purpose—to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet—unites us globally.

We just have one question. Are you in?

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