Senior Specialist, Materials Quality, Apparel

• Lead and support the certification and training (SCP) of apparel raw materials to ensure alignment with VF quality standards and proper calibration procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Brands, Sourcing, GMS, etc.) to identify root causes of material quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain strong, clear communication with internal teams and external apparel raw material suppliers, ensuring alignment and shared understanding.
• Collaborate with Regional Quality (RO QM) and Global Material Services (GMS) teams to identify quality risks and develop innovative solutions.
• Deliver technical recommendations and best practices to continuously improve apparel raw material performance and reduce quality incidents.
• Develop and implement procedures and guidelines that support quality consistency across all apparel raw material types and suppliers.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication, including fabric mills and third-party testing labs, to drive raw material quality initiatives.

• Actively connect with Brand and VF Asia teams to share relevant material quality insights that impact product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Foster authentic, solution-focused dialogue with stakeholders to align on quality goals.
• Build credibility and strong partnerships within VF and across the apparel supply base.

• Demonstrate active listening and collaborative idea exchange to influence others toward achieving quality and performance objectives for apparel materials.

• Minimum Relevant Experience: 5 years
• Minimum Supervisory Experience: N/A
• Minimum Academic Requirement: University degree preferred
• Major Subjects: Textile / Chemical / Quality Management

• Applicable experience in raw material R&D, manufacturing, or related fields
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to develop and apply analytic solutions to solve business problems
• Ability to work at both high and detailed levels to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• English (Writing & Oral): Excellent
• Other Languages: As applicable

• Continuous Improvement
• Team Building
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Results Oriented

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
• Familiar with Fishbone Diagram / 5 WHY
• Knowledge in Six Sigma disciplines would be advantageous
• Manufacturing Operations Knowledge

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