At **VF Corporation** , we’re committed to delivering high-quality products through strategic sourcing and cost optimization. We’re looking for an **Associate Manager, Costing** to lead initiatives that drive cost productivity, support supplier relationships, and provide actionable insights to our sourcing teams. **What You’ll Do** Under broad supervision, you will: + Develop, monitor, and execute tactical and strategic initiatives in areas such as commodities, vendor/contract relationships, and supplier management. + Prepare analytical reports and forecasts to track product costs and identify trends. + Recommend cost-effective strategies and actions to senior procurement leaders. + Collaborate closely with strategic sourcing teams to ensure total cost productivity across the supply chain. **What You Bring** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.(Equivalent experience may be considered based on the role and hiring criteria.) + 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in cost analysis, forecasting, and supplier evaluation. **Your Skills & Expertise** + Applies principles and practices in a recognized professional field. + Experienced in complex technical areas or newly qualified in a professional discipline. + Able to modify processes and methods based on guidelines and business needs. + Familiar with company policies, practices, and procedures. **Problem Solving & Decision Making** + Resolves varied and non-routine issues using prior experience and analysis. + Identifies and improves existing approaches through investigation and collaboration. + Works under general guidance and may initiate contact to resolve mutual challenges. **Collaboration & Communication** + Communicates with both technical and non-technical audiences, occasionally requiring persuasion. + Explains moderately complex information clearly and objectively. + Builds cooperation and alignment across teams and stakeholders. **Your Impact** + Contributes to short-term team performance and occasionally to medium-term goals. + Plans and adjusts own work to meet objectives. + Begins to influence team performance and cost-related outcomes. **Accountability** + Accountable for meeting individual targets that impact the immediate work area. + May help coordinate the work of junior team members. + Responsible for managing personal impact on cost and profitability. R-20250717-0100 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.