About VF

VF is a global apparel and footwear company with a portfolio of iconic lifestyle and outdoor brands, including The North Face®, Vans®, and Timberland®. Driven by purpose and innovation, we are committed to enabling sustainable and active lifestyles while building a culture where people can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.

Key Purpose of This Role:

Material & Fabric Quality Assurance

Review and validate material specifications, ensuring alignment with brand quality standards.
Evaluate fabric construction, yarn quality, dyeing methods, finishing processes, and material performance.
Conduct hands‑on fabric inspections, identifying defects related to shade, GSM, finishing, texture, and performance.
Apply material‑specific inspection techniques to detect quality risks early in the supply chain.

Supplier Engagement & Capability Development

Partner closely with T2 suppliers (textile mills, dyeing and finishing houses) to align on quality expectations.
Perform supplier capability evaluations, process audits, and risk assessments.
Lead process control and continuous improvement initiatives across upstream manufacturing.
Confidently challenge, guide, and support suppliers to improve quality, compliance, and sustainability performance.

Cross‑Functional & Vendor Collaboration

Act as a technical bridge between T1 garment vendors and T2 material suppliers.
Initiate and lead technical discussions, negotiations, follow‑ups, and corrective action alignment.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with development, sourcing, quality, and sustainability teams.

Problem Solving & Reporting

Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Utilize quality tools and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
Deliver clear, accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
Monitor supplier compliance with sourcing standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Education

Degree or diploma in Textiles, Apparel Manufacturing, or related technical fields preferred.
Technical education in textile engineering, apparel production, or material science is a strong advantage.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of garment components, textile production processes, and quality standards.
Knowledge equivalent to apparel or clothing quality inspection standards.
Familiarity with T1–T2 sourcing processes, compliance requirements, and supplier audit practices.

Experience

2-3 years of experience in textile production, fabric quality control, or material QA.
Hands‑on background in fabric inspection (shade, defects, GSM, dyeing, finishing).
Experience in supplier quality engineering, supplier audits, or material‑focused QA roles preferred.
Exposure to textile mills, dyeing houses, knitting/weaving, and finishing facilities is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

Strong root cause analysis and problem‑solving capability.
Excellent inspection, reporting, and documentation skills.
Ability to enforce, elevate, and influence supplier quality standards.
Effective cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management.
Confident in driving supplier accountability while maintaining collaborative partnerships.
Structured thinker with strong process control and analytical skills.

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