Senior Specialist, Materials Quality, Footwear

VF Corporation

Remote
Remote
Footwear materials quality assurance
Risk mitigation for materials
Supplier quality certification and training
VF Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist for Materials Quality in Footwear to ensure quality assurance and mitigate risks associated with footwear materials. The role involves collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to address material quality issues and promote innovation

Job Summary

  • This role supports quality assurance and risk mitigation specifically for footwear materials, partnering with stakeholders to identify and lead proactive measures for consistent performance.
  • The Senior Specialist will lead and support the certification and training of footwear material suppliers, and partner with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of material quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Engage with Brand and VF Asia teams to share actionable insights on footwear material quality that influence product outcomes and customer satisfaction, and build strong partnerships within VF and with the global footwear supply base.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

VF Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist for Materials Quality in Footwear to ensure quality assurance and mitigate risks associated with footwear materials. The role involves collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to address material quality issues and promote innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • footwear materials quality assurance
  • risk mitigation for materials
  • supplier quality certification and training
  • root cause analysis of material issues
  • technical recommendations for material performance
  • material testing and validation

Nice-to-have

  • material innovation and excellence
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • building trust-based partnerships
  • solution-oriented conversations

Key Requirements

  • University degree in Textile, Chemical, or Quality Management
  • Applicable experience in Raw material R&D, manufacturing, or related
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
  • Familiar with 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
  • Familiar with Fishbone Diagram / 5 WHY

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