Engineer, Sourcing Development, Footwear
VF Corporation · Vietnam
Principal Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including consumer research, R&D, and engineering.
- Compile and evaluate research on future product requirements.
- Identify enhancements to current products.
- Assist the product development team in testing strategies, including pricing, product design, marketing, advertising, and packaging.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent years of experience in a similar industry).
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient PC skills.
Knowledge & Application:
- Good knowledge of a single specialist area through prior study or experience.
- Applies principles and practices in a recognized professional field.
- Follows standardized rules, procedures, and operations within own area.
- Determines a course of action based on guidelines.
Problem Solving:
- Encounters similar problems requiring fact-finding, clarification, and basic analysis.
- Solutions are found within normal operating processes and policies.
- Selects the best solution based on defined procedures or precedence.
- Occasionally uses basic problem-solving techniques to define problems and identify solutions.
Interaction:
- Exchanges standard/basic technical or non-technical information with colleagues, superiors, and customers.
- May interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding.
- Conveys straightforward information to non-divergent audiences.
Impact:
- Limited to short-term team performance.
- Supports goal achievement through personal effort.
- Plans own work, assesses progress, and adjusts efforts to meet goals.
Accountability:
- Accountable for meeting own targets impacting the immediate work area.
- Work is reviewed periodically.
- Aware of wider profitability issues.