The Costing Analytics Associate Manager of the Material Costing Intelligence (MCI) will be a part of the Product Supply Enablement Function (PSE) at VF Corporation. Located in Singapore, the Associate Manager will be responsible for leading a team that drives fact-based costing framework adherence and systems that supports nearly $4B USD product cost across all VF brands and regions. Responsibilities include driving processes to rationalize product cost and developing, maintaining costing systems; enabling data insights to drive product cost optimization activities. The individual will bring a strong analytical mindset to the organization and fully leverage “One VF way” through use of common and scalable fact-based costing methodologies and systems. The intelligence professional will play an important role in the Product Supply Organization with an extensive focus on fact-based decision making and communication with Brands, Sourcing and vendor organizations. The individual will partner closely with costing and sourcing operation teams to govern costing framework and system adherenceKey Result Areas:Costing framework governanceOwn costing framework execution working closely with costing operations and vendors, actively identifying deviations to established fact based standards and provide guidance to vendors on rectificationActively optimize cost validation processes across non-material cost categories with a focus on validating “should be” product complexityCosting systems maintenanceOwn Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) costing module implementation, working cross functionally across digital technology and sourcing teams to develop and maintain an E2E PLM enabled costing processServe as subject matter expert for PLM costing related topics (E.g. cost sheet methodology, reporting, price list, available datasets)Costing analyticsWorking closely with the Material Costing Intelligence Lead, co-drive strategic cost savings initiatives supporting with research and analysisMaintain in-house Costing Data Warehouse system, ensuring on-time cost sheets and high quality data coverage. Work with stakeholders to develop analytic capabilities and data streams to broader supply chainCompetency Requirements:Behavioral Competencies -High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partnersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)Optimistic and dare to take calculated risksTeam player and the ability to work independentlyBold and creative thinkingAble to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlinesWHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:4-6 years of experience in a supply chain solutions or consulting analyst roleUndergraduate degree in Quantitative/STEM field (Masters in operations preferred)Proficiency in product lifecycle systems (e.g. FlexPLM) with exposure to product development and/or costing related data or reportingIntermediate user of Microsoft Office tools, especially excel (Pivot tables, etc.)Basic knowledge of product costing frameworksVF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.R-20250717-0092
