Director, Global Material Supply

**Role & Responsibilities**:
Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):
As part of the **Global Materials Supply (GMS) Team**, The Director of Materials will **lead the GMS**organization that services **VANS, Dickies, TBL, Napapijri & SWIB - responsible for raw**materials sourced through the **Asia Sourcing Offices (ASO)**. With a team of 4 Direct Report and 11 associates and more than $400M of raw material spend under management annually, the individual is responsible for creating the **Material Sourcing Strategy**and managing an **efficient material supply model**that meets or exceeds KPI’s including quality, cost and On-Time-Performance of all raw material spec’d in VANS, Dickies, TBL, Napapijri & SWIB apparel products. GMS Director is expected to act as a **business enabler**and **accelerator**, creating **scaled capabilities**to deliver **global efficiencies.**The role has an extensive focus and requires **strategic connectivity**with stakeholders at the Brands, Sourcing, Suppliers, Finance, and Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability organizations. Frequent influential communication to VP and Executive level is required. The Materials Leader is viewed as a key thought partner to bring an **innovative and creative solutions culture**to the organization to solve complex material supply issues.

**Key Results Areas**:

- Strategic Planning:

- Build the long
- and short-term Raw Material Supply strategy for VANS, Dickies, TBL, Napapijri & SWIB brands factoring in footprint movements, supply models, lead times, cost effectivenes, sustainable materials, brand and sourcing needs (>$400M annual spend across more than 236 suppliers)
- Maximizes performance through V2MOM setting, regular coaching and feedback, andholding people accountable for achieving goals
- End to end Procurement Process Ownership:

- Accountable to design and execute **cost negotiation**strategy by establishing cost targets, utilizing fact-based methodology, and driving for positive outcomes in supplier facing discussions
- Act as the key liaison for **Product Development**leadership in all the brands and Sourcing leadership for all material supply related topics
- Establish annual material **cost savings**targets, drive initiatives, track progress, and report savings with close collaboration with Finance Teams
- Lead the **selection of suppliers**and materials that support material and manufacturing strategies and Product Development objectives.
- Seek to identify and institutionalize best practices while building aligned processes to increase **operational efficiency**across brands
- Quality Control: Partner cross-functionally with VF Materials Labs, Sourcing and Quality Leaders in managing all aspects of **material quality**from establishing guidelines to delivering product to factories
- Material Innovation:

- Support **material innovation**and capabilities through supplier research and partnership in collaboration with Brand Development and Innovation Teams
- Create and deliver a cohesive framework that systematically links world class innovation through flawless **commercialization**across internal functions and suppliers
- Supplier Relationship:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Responsible for leading, managing and owning all **supplier relationship**and building supplier partnerships in the brands supported by **SPM**dashboard
- Responsible for T2’s On-Time delivery for bulk production working in collaboration with Suppliers and Vendors
- SPM Dashboard - Elevate raw material supply base with the adoption of SPM framework
- Communication and Stakeholder Management:

- Manage a complex network of stakeholders across Global Product Supply, Regional Offices, Global Brand Teams & Regions (AMER, EMEA & APAC) (~30-40 stakeholders)
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Lead and influence cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration efforts, fostering teamwork and synergy among virtual teams to drive collective success of the global brand
- Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization, ensuring transparency and understanding of materials management strategies and decisions.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers or internal teams in a timely and professional manner.
- Compliance and Social Responsibility:

- Partner with functional leaders on **Compliance and Social Responsibility**, to ensure VF standards and requirements are met within the group’s material supply
- Actively support **sustainable material**roadmaps through identification of supplier capabilities, capacities and innovative sustainable alternatives
- Team Leadership: Accountable for all **people related**activities such as hire, train, manage and develop the talent in the team

**Competency Requirements**:
Behavioral Competencies
- (Please refer to VF guiding principles and Leadership Profiles)
- High