Manager, Materials Library, Apparel

VF Corporation
Singapore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Stakeholder management","Analytical thinking","Relationship building"]

Lead the day-to-day management of VF’s centralized global materials library for apparel brands, optimizing material lifecycle processes across physical and digital libraries. Manage circulation, inventory, audits, and quality/performance evaluation to support sustainability, innovation, and cost goals. Hire, develop, and guide a small team of fabric developers while partnering with brand teams, material sourcing, suppliers, and sustainability stakeholders. Maintain metadata, drive standardized workflows, and use analytics/PLM/ERP tools to improve utilization and efficiency.

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Manager, Materials Library, Apparel

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Job Summary

Lead the day-to-day management of VF’s centralized global materials library for apparel brands, optimizing material lifecycle processes across physical and digital libraries. Manage circulation, inventory, audits, and quality/performance evaluation to support sustainability, innovation, and cost goals. Hire, develop, and guide a small team of fabric developers while partnering with brand teams, material sourcing, suppliers, and sustainability stakeholders. Maintain metadata, drive standardized workflows, and use analytics/PLM/ERP tools to improve utilization and efficiency.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage circulation, inventory, and lifecycle planning of materials with brand and sourcing teams.
  • •Maintain physical and digital libraries in strategic global locations and ensure product team access.
  • •Evaluate material quality and performance to align with sustainability, innovation, and cost goals.
  • •Lead and develop a team of 1–2 fabric developers, providing coaching and performance feedback.
  • •Support standardized processes, maintain accurate metadata, and participate in lifecycle core material reviews.

Key Requirements

  • •Deep knowledge of fabric types, construction, finishing, and performance characteristics.
  • •Experience with material development, sourcing, and lifecycle management.
  • •Familiarity with sustainability standards and innovation in textile materials.
  • •Proven ability to lead and develop small teams with strong communication skills.
  • •Experience using PLM, ERP, or material library systems (plus).
Experience:ApparelTextileSustainability
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder managementAnalytical thinkingRelationship building
Tech Stack:PLMERPDigital material library platformsMaterial library 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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