Senior Materials Librarian

VF Corporation
Vietnam
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringSkills: ["Presentation","Communication","Detail-oriented","Analytical","Organizational","Subject matter expertise","Governance"]

Evaluate and curate proposed materials for inclusion in VF’s physical materials library, ensuring each entry is unique and aligned to aesthetic, functional, and construction intent. Validate and integrate accurate, complete material metadata into PLM and other digital systems, coordinating with governance and digital library teams. Uphold governance and quality standards, resolve discrepancies across physical and digital records, and serve as a subject matter expert for material properties and library usage across the organization.

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VF Corporation
VF Corporation
3 months ago

Senior Materials Librarian

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Job Summary

Evaluate and curate proposed materials for inclusion in VF’s physical materials library, ensuring each entry is unique and aligned to aesthetic, functional, and construction intent. Validate and integrate accurate, complete material metadata into PLM and other digital systems, coordinating with governance and digital library teams. Uphold governance and quality standards, resolve discrepancies across physical and digital records, and serve as a subject matter expert for material properties and library usage across the organization.
Location: Vietnam
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assess proposed materials for inclusion in the physical library, validating uniqueness based on aesthetic, functional, and physical properties.
  • •Collaborate with design, development, and sourcing teams to understand material intent and application.
  • •Review and validate metadata for approved materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with VF taxonomy and classification standards, then integrate into PLM and digital systems.
  • •Uphold material governance standards, identify and resolve discrepancies between physical and digital material records, and support continuous improvement of criteria and protocols.
  • •Serve as a subject matter expert on material properties and sourcing, providing guidance to stakeholders on uniqueness criteria and library usage.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong knowledge of footwear and apparel materials, including properties, construction, and sourcing.
  • •Familiarity with PLM systems and material databases.
  • •Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • •Understanding of sustainability and circular material strategies.
  • •Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Skills:PresentationCommunicationDetail-orientedAnalyticalOrganizationalSubject matter expertiseGovernance
Tech Stack:PLMMaterial databases

Company Brief

VF Corporation
Global apparel and footwear company that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. Designs, markets, and distributes branded lifestyle products through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Denver, United States
Founded: 1899
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