What You Will Do: In this role, you will lead the verification and validation of footwear testing for VF brands and partner with regional teams (Footwear Operations, GMS, Quality) to enhance product compliance and quality. Additionally, you will:

Develop testing protocols and manuals.Manage testing activities.Provide technical support and advice on all testing issues.Support other Product Stewardship programs essential for maintaining quality and product safety.
 

How You Will Do It: The Product Stewardship Services Specialist will:

Review test reports from nominated testing service providers, provide technical comments, and risk assessment on bulk production test reports.Follow up with vendors & Product Supply/Quality/GMS teams in case of testing failures.Ensure opened test requests in SARGE (our internal testing management system) are completed properly.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 and bulk production testing in accordance with different VF brand standards.Ensure material suppliers and footwear vendors submit full test reports in accordance with product safety and quality testing manuals.Attend seasonal product line reviews and tear-down meetings, providing technical advice, risk assessment, or corrective/preventive suggestions to enhance product safety and quality.Assist in conducting training for vendors on Product Stewardship and testing requirements.Act as a regional point of contact to support Product Stewardship programs (including Chemical Management, Apparel, and Equipment testing-related programs).
 

What Success Looks Like:

Collaboration with brand teams to update testing manuals annually.Partnering with multifunctional stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality products.Becoming a technical expert on product testing.Building key relationships with brands and regional supply chain teams on testing.
 

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
 

Skills for Success:

Years of related professional experience: 1-3 years in the Footwear Testing industry.Educational position requirements: Diploma or above in a related discipline.
 

What We Expect You Already Know:

Experience in the footwear testing industry (preferred).Good knowledge of footwear, apparel, backpacks, luggage, and other accessories (advantageous).Strong analytical skills, able to identify issues and develop solutions.Good command of both written and spoken English.Ability to digest complex information and translate it into simple communications.Cultural interpersonal skills, ability to work across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones.Proficient PC skills, including excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).Sound knowledge in physical lab testing, good understanding of GB China testing, RSL testing, and product safety requirements (advantageous).
 

What We Will Teach You:

The ins and outs of the apparel and footwear industry.How to be successful working in a global, matrixed environment.Technical knowledge on product testing.

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