Senior Materials Librarian

Material Evaluation & Curation 

• Assess all proposed materials for inclusion in the physical library, validating that each represents a unique and justifiable addition based on design, function, or innovation. 

• Collaborate with design, development, and sourcing teams to understand material intent and application. 

• Support the Manager, Materials Library in executing regular library purges to eliminate duplicates and outdated materials. 

Metadata Validation & System Integration 

• Review and validate metadata for all approved materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with VF’s taxonomy and classification standards. 

• Ensure timely and accurate integration of material data into PLM and other digital systems to support downstream processes. 

• Partner with digital library and governance teams to maintain alignment between physical and digital material records. 

Governance & Quality Assurance 

• Uphold and enforce material governance standards to ensure the library remains a high-quality, curated resource. 

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in material records across physical and digital platforms. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of material evaluation criteria and metadata protocols. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Act as a subject matter expert for material properties, construction, and sourcing across the organization. 

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on material selection, uniqueness criteria, and library usage. 

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: 

• Strong knowledge of footwear & apparel material, properties, construction and sourcing 

• Familiarity with PLM systems and material databases. 

• Strong presentation & communication skills 

• Understanding of sustainability and circular material strategies. 

• Detail orientated, with strong analytical and organizational skills