Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations and Production Planning

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Specialist, Sourcing Operations and Production Planning at VF looks a little like this.

This role combines sourcing operations and production planning responsibilities, supporting end-to-end production execution across an assigned portfolio of factories. The Senior Specialist will manage purchase order (PO) processes, monitor production performance, and ensure alignment with VF’s quality standards, production timelines, and operational expectations. As the primary on-site liaison, you will support the monitoring of production activities, perform structured and routine tasks to enable real-time issue resolution, enforce adherence to SOPs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while escalating any deviations. You will work closely with brands, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and drive execution excellence. This position requires frequent travel to factory sites across designated locations.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Own PO management, including creation, exceptions, and change requests.
• Monitor end-to-end production to ensure OTP/CRD, quality, and operational targets are met; track KPIs, escalate issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Identify risks during pre-production and drive mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with vendors, factories, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve daily production issues (e.g., materials, capacity, output) in real time.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, product standards, and support high-risk production start-ups.
• Support automation, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain vendor performance (scorecards, audits) and support compliance programs (RSO, sustainability).
• Provide reporting, analytics, and actionable insights to management.
• Support QA on root cause analysis and CAP implementation.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Knowledge of the product category within the scope of this role with proven experience - understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods; experience in the field of production operations or technical roles
• Experience working with overseas factories, and a multi-cultural factory management team

• Strong communication skills, ability to solve problems, make decisions and work effectively under pressure

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Able to collaborate with peers and superiors while building relationships with individuals and organizations across the globe

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel to vendor locations (mileage reimbursement provided); ability to travel extensively within the region (~30%)

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Product development or technical expertise
• Bilingual in Spanish

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range:

$80,000.00 USD - $100,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.