Role & Responsibilities:  

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) :   

The Logistics Engineering Project plays a key role in driving transformation of Logistics processes, systems and reporting. The purpose of the role is to create and implement a transformation roadmap to improve planning, sourcing, allocating & executing significant shipment volumes from multiple manufacturing locations to support global sales via VF DC & Retail network.  

This individual needs to be a strong self-starting team player, willing to dive in to complex existing processes, and develop an intelligent and logical improvement cycle. 

This individual will have the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quickly understand/identify opportunities for improvement, and leverage the appropriate Lean and/or project management skillsets for stakeholders across the business. 

Key Result Areas: 

Develop a roadmap of Logistics / Supply Chain projects from initiation to close: project vetting, team formation, planning, execution, stakeholder alignment/communication, and capture of delivered value 

Identify, justify and build the requisite project resources to deliver key projects relating to process, systems and business results improvements 

Ensure that all projects are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements 

Consult with business partners and departments to understand business needs and identify/employ best practices as solutions 

Identify data needs and data integrity issues impacting vendor, logistics service providers, customer or business processes, and drive workable and efficient solutions 

Competency Requirements :  

Behavioral Competencies -  

High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners  

Understanding of cutting-edge Logistics & Supply Chain trends and solutions 

Experience in managing complex tactical and strategic initiatives and programs 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), a stitcher and a key team player 

Entrepreneurial & result-driven 

Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks 

Team player and the ability to work independently  

Communication and influence globally and regionally  

Bold and creative thinking 

Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines 

Functional Competencies –  

Comfortable discussing software architecture and leveraging data to influence decisions.  

Proven understanding of the fundamentals of agile processes, knowledge of supply chain software evolution and application 

Relevant experience to draw upon that helps you build towards a future state while making smart tradeoffs to meet current objectives. 

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) –  

Along with Engineering and Operations, develop a program of gap analysis initiatives against existing processes to identify opportunities 

Participate in business process development and improvement initiatives, with a view to delivering efficiency, effectiveness and redundancy across the Logistics domain 

Drive business and physical process change across the site while leveraging appropriate change management tools 

Analyze the impact of proposed technical solutions on the existing business processes 

Recommend changes to organizational responsibilities, methods, and procedures, and own and deliver a comprehensive project read out to Senior Management on a regular cadence 

Support and drive rigor around team standards & methodologies to ensure successful execution of all initiatives, design and deliver training programs for Logistics and other stakeholders aligned with process changes 

Partner with key project teams across the business to share best practices, participate in key cross functional initiatives, always with a view to improving VF’s processes & systems 

Build an excellent network of key stakeholders, both within VF and with our external partners, and engage them with a view to driving continuous process improvement 

Experience 

Minimum Relevant Experience:   

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, project management or supply chain engineering 

Experience using lean manufacturing principles and practices a plus 

Ability to interpret customer / stakeholder business needs and translate them into operational and project requirements 

Deep understanding of supply chain & logistics concepts and processes 

Strong organizational skills to effectively assist with adherence to deadlines, attention to detail and strong problem solving and decision-making 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

ERP, Planning or Forecasting experience an advantage 

Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects 

Available to travel to other VF Locations, Vendor / Logistics Service Provider locations as needed. 

Nature of Work:  

Academic Qualifications 

Minimum Degree Held: 4-year college degree 

Subject Expert In: Relevant Business, Technology or Engineering discipline 

Certifications Required : NA 

Language Proficiency: 

Fluent in English, with a second Asian language an advantage 

Average in:  

Specific Working Conditions 

Frequency of Travel: Quarterly / as required  

Other Specific Working Conditions: NA 

*If the position requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the position description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working with challenging clients, and so forth