Engineer, Operations & Innovation (5-Month Fixed-Term)

Role & Responsibilities:
Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):
• As part of the Global Materials Supply (GMS) Team, The Operations Engineer Underfoot Platforms & Materials Innovation will execute underfoot materials development & innovation activities that service all VF FTW brands sourced through Asia Sourcing Offices.
• Will lead and be accountable for the design of chemical formulas and manufacturing processes related to polymer-based compounds, and materials across underfoot platforms in support of VF brands innovation development goals.
• Will coordinate and lead, underfoot compound and materials innovation projects including all aspects of chemical process design for new materials
• The individual is responsible to manage and oversee the Underfoot material development and pre-production activities. Including material testing and performance validation
• The role needs to operationally connect with Brands, Product Supply, Product Development, Quality and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability organizations. To deliver materials and projects that create value for and are aligned with VF brand objectives.
• The Operations Engineers will be required to identify, assess and coordinate communication with T2 material suppliers across all operational activities in support of VF policies and cross functional programs.
• Support Strategic and Operational planning activities within Underfoot Platforms & Materials.
Key Result Areas:
• Successful execution of the go-to market process for Underfoot Platforms and materials supporting adherence to on-time performance OTP and quality
• Successful roll-out and execution of Supplier Performance Management framework
• Continuous improvement in T2 supplier performance and evaluations across a range of key metrics including but not limited to OTP, Quality, Facility Audits and Environmental impact.
• Brand innovation strategies supported and executed
• Underfoot material supply capabilities enhanced through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with Brand Development and Innovation Teams
• SCP program rolled out and implemented within critical T2 suppliers
• Material cost targets met through effective support in material cost negotiations and development of reliable and credible material cost simulation models.
• Sustainability and Environmental impact programs successfully executed across T2 suppliers. Through identification and selection of suitable supplier, capability assessment and collaboration.