Senior Manager, Product Sustainability

ph3Senior Manager, Product Sustainability Circularity /h3 p(Job Number: R
- ) /p h3Job title /h3 pSenior Manager, Product Sustainability Circularity /p h3Department /h3 pProduct Supply Chain /p h3Location /h3 pStabio /p h3Live the brand /h3 pOrganized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture. /p h3Your ROLE with us /h3 pVF Corporation is looking for a Senior Manager, Product Sustainability Circularity to join our Global Sustainability team based in Stabio, Switzerland. /p h3Let’s talk

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/h3 pVF Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Product Sustainability Circularity to join its Global Sustainability team. This role works across VF and its portfolio of brands to advance circularity, product sustainability, and regulatory readiness, with a strong focus on EU requirements. /p pYou will partner closely with design, development, and brand teams to embed sustainability into early product decisions, translating global strategy and regulatory requirements into clear design guidance and scalable execution. The role connects global sustainability strategy with regional and brand‑level delivery, leveraging circularity to drive compliance, innovation, and long‑term value creation. /p pAs part of a small, high‑impact team, you will lead initiatives, manage a team, and engage internal and external stakeholders to prepare VF brands for current and emerging sustainability regulations while contributing to VF’s global sustainability goals. /p h3How You Will Make a Difference /h3 pAs Senior Manager, Product Sustainability Circularity, you will be responsible for the following key activities and programs: /p h3Strategy Leadership /h3 ul liDefine and guide VF’s Circular Product Design strategy, aligned with global sustainability objectives, brand priorities, and emerging regulatory requirements. /li liContribute to VF’s global impact reduction, compliance, and reporting strategies as a member of the Global Sustainability Leadership Team. /li liAct as a bridge between global strategy and brand execution, ensuring consistency and delivery across regions. /li /ul h3Circularity Product Integration /h3 ul liPartner with cross‑functional VF and Brand teams to integrate circular economy principles across product creation and business operations, including design, development, innovation, marketing, logistics, and retail. /li liDrive adoption of more sustainable and circular materials and technologies in collaboration with sustainable materials teams. /li liSupport VF’s Head of Recommerce as the regional conduit for resale, rental, and recommerce initiatives. /li /ul h3Regulatory Preparedness Compliance /h3 ul liProvide strategic direction to VF functions and Brand teams on the sustainability and circularity regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance and progress toward voluntary targets. /li liLead EU Ban on the Destruction of Unsold Goods preparedness, partnering with Brands to develop compliant outflow solutions. /li liLead the development and rollout of Brand Repair programs in EMEA, including collection of required regulatory data. /li /ul h3Data, Reporting Disclosure /h3 ul liIdentify circularity‑related data needs for mandatory and voluntary disclosures (e.g., CSRD).
Lead workstreams to improve data quality, access, and governance, in collaboration with Digital Technology, Legal, Government Affairs, Global Sustainability, and Brand teams. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Engagement Representation /h3 ul liPartner with EMEA leadership teams to keep sustainability and regulatory readiness central to brand priorities. /li liEngage with key EMEA retailers to position VF brands strongly on product sustainability and circularity. /li liRepresent VF internally and externally at industry associations, conferences, and company forums. /li /ul h3Skills for Success /h3 ul liStrong understanding of the product creation cycle for apparel, footwear, and equipment. /li liStrong grounding in environmental policy, and EU governance and public policy. /li liAn understanding of corporate business processes and the industry operating model. /li liFamiliarity with key sustainability concepts and frameworks, e.g. circularity, decarbonisation levers, LCA, regenerative agriculture, nature impact. /li liPeople leader with a passion for cultivating great team culture and mission. /li liA boundless curiosity for the planet, nature and thriving ecosystems. /li liSelf‑motivation self‑starter skills, proactive, able to work independently with limited supervision. /li liAbility to successfully support and prioritize multiple pr