ABOUT YOUR ROLE: The Materials and Products Testing Specialist proactively works with sourcing, quality, and product stewardship teams to minimize any product compliance risk and enhance product quality. This role help set testing standards and provide technical support to sourcing offices. Testing Specialist is responsible to manage materials and product testing, ensure all testing is done properly and is tracked in VF’s testing data management system. The Materials and Products Testing Specialist shall be knowledgeable in material and product testing standards, legislation and regulatory requirements; and use this information to implement a comprehensive products and materials testing manual in partnership with relevant brand team. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Include but not limited to Standards Setting Develop testing protocol templates for specific materials and products based on testing manuals and brand requirements. Ensure proper testing procedures are followed in both development testing and bulk production testing in accordance with standard requirements for brands. Attend seasonal product line review, provide technical advice, risk assessment or corrective/preventive suggestion to enhance the product quality. Product Compliance Ensure material suppliers and garment vendors submit full test reports in accordance with product safety and quality testing manual. Ensure all test requests opened in Sarge are tracked and completed properly. Review test reports from testing service provider and provide technical comment and risk assessment on bulk production test reports. Follow up with vendors, as well as sourcing and quality teams, in case of testing failure. Assist vendors with root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Make sure the plan provided by the vendor is specific, thorough, and clearly articulates an efficient timeline for resolving the issue. Manage final approval process based on testing results. Manage country-specific certificates of conformity (GCC/ CPC/ CoC). Communication Coordinate processes across testing, quality, and product stewardship teams. Ensure test results, and any subsequent action plans, are well-documented and disseminated in an effective and efficient manner. Educate sourcing team, as well as outside suppliers/vendors, on testing requirements and standards, performance analysis, and corrective action planning. Domestic and international travel up to 10%. WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Competency requirements: The successful candidate should have 2+ years of experience in consumer product testing. BS degree in a technical field such as Textile science, Engineering, testing etc. is desirable. Must be a proficient communicator. Must be self-directed Must be able to explain technical aspects to a non-technical audience. Skill Requirements: Apparel and Footwear Material and Product testing experience. Exceptional analytical skills & attention for detail Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and oral R-20260805-0032 VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à PeopleServices@vfc.com VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. 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VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.