costing analyst full -time 2024

About the job
The Costing Analyst, Operational Costing of Global Product Costing (GPC), based either in Vietnam or Kuala Lumpur, will be a part of the Costing Management function in the Product Costing organization at VF Corporation. Located at Kuala Lumpur / Ho Chi Minh the Costing Analyst, Operational Costing for [APP, FTW/EQ] is responsible for costing operations that support 100's of millions of dollars' worth of product cost across VF's portfolio of brands and products. This professional will support modernization and standardization of costing approaches utilizing consistent data-driven, automated, and efficient processes in partnership with VF product sourcing teams and product supply Vendors in country of manufacturing. This individual will fully leverage "One VF" scale through use of harmonized and scalable fact-based costing methodologies. The costing professional will play an important role in the Product Costing Organization with a focus on operational costing optimization. The individual will partner closely with other functions in the Costing Organization to ensure process and best practice adherence.
Job Title: Costing Analyst
How You Will Make a Difference
What you will do:
Operations
Ability to manage seasonal costing calendar and associated activities (cost validation, system updates, maintenance), support with information for negotiation with vendors and cost related analysis.
To manage buy price updates for Purchase Order creations
Ability to manage multiple business model / styles with different factories / costing submissions simultaneously in a short lead-time.
Profitability: Provide timely and relevant insights to the respective Costing stakeholders, supported by the Materials and Costing Intelligence teams, to identify opportunities to design to higher profitability and support costing negotiations with Vendors.
Connectivity: Assemble and deliver information to GPC organization, Brand Leaders, Product Vendors, Planning, Sourcing, Global Material Supply, and Engineering that enables a valuable One-VF Global Costing Strategy.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate and align across the GPC organization as well as with vendors through continuous communication and proactively bring forth ideas for process improvements.
Reporting - Assist on direct reporting needs from Brand / GPC not limited to Costing Data Warehouse update, Margin review reports, Purchase Infor Records (PIR), and other task as assigned by the reporting manager.
Process Improvements: Provide input in support of improving costing activity productivity and efficiency through eliminating redundancies, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing processes.
Standardization: Ensure processes adherence within your scope of brands and vendors to leverage one-VF scale and operating procedures across the enterprise.
Travel: Minimal travel required
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills For Success
Years of related professional experience: 1-2 years
Educational position requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
What we expect you already know:
Competency requirements:
Highly collaborative and trusted professional with a strong work ethic
Ability to adopt change and transformation.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholder groups and delivering business results in a manner that fits with VF's guiding principles.
Experience in business process improvements desired
Experience in a global matrix environment including strategic and innovative thinking.
Digital and analytical mindset with a passion for efficiency and process innovation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Team Player and with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Skill Requirements:
Ability to embrace change.
Good analytical and reasoning skills
Eager to learn and adopt new methods, tools, technologies.
Good communication skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct
Language Proficiency: Oral and written fluency in English
System Proficiency (Product Lifecycle Management - PLM, Enovia, Tableau, INFORNexus)
Strong Microsoft Office Proficiency (i.e., Advance Excel skills)
1 to 2 years of experience in Costing / Operations (Apparel, Footwear, Equipment / Accessories industries) - Desired
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