Senior Manager, Costing

• Lead costing activities for contract manufacturing operations, including cost modeling, variance analysis, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Respond to cost and feasibility requests and obtain vendor quotations to support strategic decision-making.

• Manage relationships with third-party manufacturers, addressing technical issues, schedule conflicts, and quality concerns.
• Ensure all products are manufactured in compliance with GMP and internal quality standards.

• Identify and assess potential new contractors, including financial stability and operational capability.
• Lead vendor selection processes and performance evaluations.

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of contractor manuals and related documentation.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are met across all contract manufacturing activities.

• Provide guidance, training, and performance management for direct reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in costing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of GMP, cost accounting principles, and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategic plans into operational initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Conceptual thinker with the ability to resolve complex, undefined issues.
• Influence & Communication: Skilled in adapting communication style and persuading diverse stakeholders.
• Impact & Accountability: Responsible for achieving medium-term goals and contributing to departmental budgeting and resource planning.

VF Corporation