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 adherence **Key Result Areas:** **Costing framework governance** Own costing framework execution working closely with costing operations and vendors, actively identifying deviations to established fact based standards and provide guidance to vendors on rectification Actively optimize cost validation processes across non-material cost categories with a focus on validating “should be” product complexity **Costing systems maintenance** Own 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 process Serve as subject matter expert for PLM costing related topics (E.g. cost sheet methodology, reporting, price list, available datasets) **Costing analytics** Working closely with the Material Costing Intelligence Lead, co-drive strategic cost savings initiatives supporting with research and analysis Maintain 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 chain **Competency Requirements:** Behavioral Competencies - High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks Team player and the ability to work independently Bold and creative thinking Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines **WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU** **:** 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain solutions or consulting analyst role Undergraduate 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 reporting Intermediate user of Microsoft Office tools, especially excel (Pivot tables, etc.) Basic knowledge of product costing frameworks VF 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 VF 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.