ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Material Library to lead the creation, management and governance of a centralised Materials Library for the FW, EQ & ACC brands within VF.

The Senior Manager Material Library will be responsible for optimizing materials selection, qualities, and library processes across VF FW & EQ brands. You will collaborate closely with the Materials Sourcing teams on building processes that enable VF brands to leverage a consolidated materials library.

This role requires an experienced professional with in-depth technical knowledge in FW & EQ materials along with project management capabilities and data analytics. This role is instrumental in driving efficiency, enabling material leverage across regions and optimising material spend.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to;

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

• Establish, operationalise and govern a centralised Global Materials Library across the FW, EQ. & ACC brands for VF
• Define and implement processes to rationalise material development requests and reduce redundancies
• Govern and maintain data attributes and metadata necessary to enable material consolidation and strategic leverage
• Lead seasonal and lifecycle core material reviews to evaluate relevance, usage and library optimisation
• Partner with Materials Sourcing leaders and Product Leaders within our brands to add or sunset material libraries based on business needs
• Create and publish the leveraged cost saving opportunity and measure quarterly that set targets are being met

MATERIALS LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure physical libraries are maintained in strategic global locations to support product teams and cross brand initiatives
• Manage the process of evaluating material qualities and performance to ensure alignment with sustainability, innovation and cost objectives
• Conduct periodic reviews to assess usage, overlaps and opportunities for consolidation

COLLABORATION AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Own recommendations to the Materials Development leaders in FW & EQ to standardise material needs and identifyleverage opportunities with Tier 2 suppliers
• Serve as the central point of contact for Material Development leaders and brand teams to access core materials and information.

DATA ANALYTICS AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION

• Create the appropriate data analytics platform needed, to track material utilisation, performance and cost efficiency
• Lead initiatives to digitise and streamline the material development and management process
• Collaborate with IT and digital innovation teams to maintain a robust material database system

TEAM AND STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP

• Lead and empower materials library teams fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on creating, driving and optimising the library, supporting regional team mates interactions with each other, and with the Senior Director of Material Development
• Build strong trusted relationships with cross functional partners to align on priorities, solve challenges and win together

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• You will be a materials expert with deep technical knowledge in materials, with strong analytical capabilities and project management experience
• You will be accountable for streamlining material selection, development and life cycle processes, whilst ensuring alignment and collaboration with global materials development and sourcing leaders
• Demonstrated success in managing cross functional projects and implementing scalable systems or libraries
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset ; experience with materials lifecycle and inventory management tools
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritise task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven success in seasonal negotiation cycles and managing complex global supplier relationships
• Technically fluent in both FW and EQ materials with strong business acumen
• A connector and influencer who naturally aligns cross-functional teams and drives change

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• A purpose -driven opportunity to transform how we source and manage materials across iconic global brands
• A platform to lead cross brand and cross category impact in a collaborative and forward thinking environment
• The ability to build the future of materials- digitally, sustainably and strategically
• Providing you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and work place flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially.