Analyst, Costing

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:  

The   Engineer, costing   will   be responsible for development costing operations ,   partner   with sourcing development and brand stakeholders to drive best in class costing processes and   seasonal development   costing that support 100’s of millions of dollars’ worth   in   product cost across several VF brands, products and countries.   This individual will support modernization and standardization of costing approaches   utilizing   consistent data-driven,   automated   and efficient processes in partnership with VF product sourcing teams and Vendors in country of manufacturing.   This individual will bring a strong product and manufacturing background and will work closely with the product sourcing and development teams on designing to cost to achieve product cost savings for the organization.   This individual will fully   leverage   “One VF” scale   through the use of   harmonized and scalable fact-based costing   methodologies and will play   an important role   in the development sourcing organization with an extensive focus on development costing optimization.   

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE   ( but not limited to ):  

Connectivity :   Champion   connectivity and seamless information sharing across   vendors and cross- functional stakeholders within   but not limited to   the sourcing, brand, material , planning organization.  

Operations:   Manage seasonal development costing milestones and activities.   

Profitability:   Lead negotiation with vendor partners   utilizing   insights and fact-based costing methodologies as well as product engineering to   design to   higher profitability.   Work closely with development sourcing on vendors allocations by providing   FOB & Landed   costing perspectives to support sourcing strategies .  

Governance:   Ensure costing process adherence by costing operations teams as well as vendors. Track and report on key metrics to ensure established processes are fully aligned with the performance,   efficiency   and transparency needs of the costing organization .  

Team :   Demonstrates   strong leadership by   ensur ing   the best standards of   p erformance ,   collaboration   and partnership across the product supply organization.   

Process Improvements:   Achieve improvements in costing activity productivity and efficiency through   eliminating   redundancies,   automating   repetitive   tasks   and   optimizing   processes for maximum value.      

Project Leadership and participation:   Lead and   participate   in   various   cross-functional initiatives and conduct specific analyses as needed producing deliverables in a diverse, fast paced environment through extensive collaboration across teams    

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:   

Competency requirements:     

Consistently   demonstrates   an attitude of extreme accountability.   

Proactively brings teams together to resolve issues (whether directly in scope of role or not), bring people along the journey and act as a connector between business areas – operating  

with an owner’s mindset.   

Effectively partner with key internal / external stakeholders and team members,   establish   collective   goal and partner with stakeholders to achieve it.   

Demonstrated knowledge and genuine interest in further development in the following areas: development costing process/concepts + sourcing and allocation strategies.  

Proven success in adopting change and transformation.    

Experience in business process improvements desired .   

Demonstrated leadership skills in a global matrix environment including strategic and   innovative thinking.    

Digital and analytical mindset with a passion for efficiency and process innovation    

Ability   to work under pressure in fast paced environment   with multiple on-going priorities.   

Skill Requirements:    

Min   2   years of experience in industrial garment manufacturing/ buying office/ trading company   required    

Ability to understand technical specifications, Bill of Materials , garment   constructions.    

Knowledge in fabric weaving,   constructions , different dyeing   processes will be a plus.    

Knowledge in different embellishments,   eg.   Print techniques, embroidery , quilting   will be a plus.    

Experience in sweater   knits,   accessories will be an advantage.    

Ability to influence and drive consensus.    

Experience in adopting change, business process   redesign   or process reengineering.    

Strong negotiations, analytical and reasoning skills     

Eager   to learn and adopt new methods, tools , technologies .    

Strong in Microsoft offices – especially excel and   powerpoint .    

Good communication   skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct    

Language Proficiency: Oral and written fluency in English    

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