**Costing Manager** **,** **Global Product Costing** **BUSINESS** **TITLE** **(JOB POSTING TITLE)** **:** Costing Manager (APP or FW/EQ), Global Product Costing **JOB PROFILE/GJF LEVEL** **:** 6 **BRAND** **/ F** **UNCTION** (if applicable) **:** Services **LOCATION** **:** Singapore **R** **EPORTING TO:** Director, Global Product Costing [Apparel or Footwear/Equipment] **ABOUT YOUR ROLE:** _The_ _Costing_ _Manager_ _of Global Product Costing (GPC)_ _will_ _have overall_ _accountability_ _for the_ _end to end_ _costing process_ _in_ _th_ _e_ _newly formed Product_ _Costing organization_ _at VF Corporation_ _,_ _responsible_ _for_ _costing operations that support_ _100’s of millions of dollars’ worth of product cost across_ _certain_ _VF brands_ _and products_ _._ _Located at_ _Singapore_ _t_ _he_ _Costing_ _Manager,_ _GPC will_ _be the_ _primary business partner_ _for the Product_ _Supply leaders a_ _s well as the Brand leaders. Further, the Costing Manager will_ _liaise with other GPC leaders_ _and teams_ _to ensure costing processes are_ _executed_ _timely_ _a_ _nd_ _optimally_ _. The Costing Manager will also_ _be responsible for_ _periodic reporting to key stakeholders._ _This leader will be a key member of the team responsib_ _le_ _for_ _conducting_ _vendor negotiations_ _._ _Th_ _is_ _leader will_ _support_ _transformation_ _from_ _several_ _decentralized costing approaches to cohesive_ _and consistent data-driven_ _,_ _automated_ _and efficient_ _processes_ _._ _The individual will bring a strong_ _lean_ _, digital and analytical_ _mindset to the organization and fully_ _leverage_ _“One VF” scale through_ _use_ _of_ _harmonized_ _and_ _scalable_ _fact_ _-based costing methodologies. The costing leader will play_ _a_ _n important_ _role_ _in the Product Supply Organization with an extensive focus on_ _process optimization_ _._ **YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE** **:** _Include but not limited to_ + _Governance:_ _Ensure seamless and automated communication_ _of costing information between_ _Product Vendors_ _and VF sourcing and retail teams for_ _timely_ _and agile cost management._ _Establish key metrics and standardized reporting to ensure_ _established processes_ _are fully aligned with the_ _performance,_ _efficiency_ _and transparency needs of the costing organization_ _._ + _Connectivity_ _:_ _Support_ _connectivity and information sharing among_ _Product Vendors,_ _Sourcing, Global Material Supply, Finance, Engineering_ _, Brands_ _and Suppliers that enables a valuable One-VF Global Costing Strategy_ _._ + _Negotiation_ _:_ _Organiz_ _e information_ _,_ _strategize_ _and lead portions_ _of_ _in-person_ _negotiation meetings with_ _Vendors_ _to ensure cost optimization through a_ _systematic_ _and transparent approach._ + _Process Improvements_ _:_ _Achieve improvements in productivity and efficiency through_ _eliminating_ _redundancies,_ _automat_ _ing_ _repetitive_ _tasks_ _and_ _optimiz_ _ing_ _processes_ _for maximum value._ + _Standardization:_ _Ensure processes_ _adherence_ _across all brands and regions to_ _leverage_ _one-VF scale and operating procedures across the enterprise_ _._ + _Project Leadership:_ _Lead cross-functional initiatives a_ _nd conduct specific analyses as needed p_ _roducing deliverables_ _in_ _a diverse, fast paced environment_ _through_ _extensive collaboration_ _across teams_ + _Travel_ _:_ _10_ _%_ **WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU** **:** _C_ _ompetency requirements_ _:_ + _Highly c_ _ollaborative_ _and trusted leader with solid_ _change_ _management skills_ + _Proven success_ _in_ _lead_ _ing_ _change and transformation_ + _Respected leader_ _with experience in business process_ _improvements_ + _Experience_ _building key partnerships,_ _managing multiple stakeholder groups_ _,_ _and consistently deliver_ _ing_ _business results in a manner that fits with VF’s guiding principles_ + _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_ _Skill Requirements:_ + _Experience in_ _leading change_ + _Ability to influence and drive consensus_ + _Strong analytical and reasoning skill_ _s_ + _Strong in organization development and administration_ + _Good_ _commercial acumen_ + _Good communication_ _skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct_ + _Business process redesign or process reengineering experience desired_ + _Lean six sigma or PMP certifications desirable_ R-20250717-0085 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.