The Business analyst of the Material Costing Intelligence (MCI) will be a part of the Product Supply Enablement Function (PSE) at VF Corporation. Located in Singapore, responsibilities include costing data systems maintenance and governance, working actively to ensure VF product cost data is accessible, complete and accurate. The individual will bring a strong analytical mindset to the organization and fully leverage One VF way. The individual will partner closely with sourcing teams and suppliers to ensure adherence to data submissions and guidelines. Frequent influential communication to Management level is required
Systems development and automation
- Support in maintaining and developing product costing related databases (Costing Datawarehouse, Product Life Cycle Management etc.), ensuring high data coverage, quality and process adherence,
- Accelerate time to insights via generative AI and automation, partnering with users to define requirements and develop use cases for new analytics features and dashboards.
Costing Analytics
- Serve as subject matter expert for product costing data, extracting and providing analysis and/or modelling in support of cost saving initiatives and supplier performance related asks
- Track and measure adherence to product costing standards, regularly performing audits to ensure product cost meets granular expectations
- Continuously identify opportunities to embed AI into costing processes to improve data quality, productivity, and scalability of analytics outputs.
Project Management
- Provide clear communication to internal stakeholders to influence behavior change and achieve business objectives
- Manage product costing related development, working closely with digital technology teams
Competency Requirements:
- Behavioral Competencies -
- High EQ in working with cross function/cultural teams
- 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:
- 1-2 years of experience in operations, procurement or costing (Fresh graduates welcome)
- Undergraduate degree in Quantitative/STEM field
- Intermediate user of Microsoft Office tools, especially excel
- Basic proficiency in data processing and visualization tools (e.g. Knime, Alteryx, Excel VBA, Tableau, PowerBI etc.)
- Clear communication skills, both verbally and written, in English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good stakeholder management
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.
