**ABOUT THE ROLE:** **The Costing Analyst, Operational Costing of Global Product Costing (GPC) will** **support the operational costing function** **for apparel or footwear and equipment, in the newly formed Product Costing organization at VF Corporation. Located at [TBD – Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala] the Costing Analyst, Operational Costing for [TBD – APP, FTW/EQ] is responsible for supporting the execution of operational costing activities that support certain Apparel or Footwear and Equipment brands and products across** **VF’s portfolio of brands** **. This professional will support** **cost sheet management and governance** **, as well as** **validation** **of cost sheet inputs provided by vendors. Further, this individual will** **support adherence to brand and product costing calendars** **. This individual will support cost roll-ups and other reporting required by key stakeholders. This individual will play an important role in** **supporting operational costing process optimization and execution** **. This individual will partner closely with other functions in the Costing Organization.** **RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE** **:** Include but not limited to + **Data Management:** Execute sending and receiving cost sheets from vendors as well as perform review and validation of cost sheet inputs for accuracy and reasonability + **Governance:** Support timely communication of costing information to key stakeholders + **Negotiation:** Support costing negotiations with Vendors by **providing timely and relevant insights** to primary negotiations team + **Team** : Coach and mentor more junior associates on the operational costing team + **Process Improvements:** Support improvements in productivity and efficiency through **eliminating** redundancies and **optimizing** processes for maximum value. + **Standardization:** Support process adherence across all brands and regions to leverage one-VF scale and operating procedures across the enterprise. + **Travel** : Minimal travel required **WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU** **:** **Competency requirements:** + Highly collaborative and trusted professional with a strong work ethic + Proven success in adopting change and transformation + Experience in business process improvements desired + Experience managing key partnerships, managing multiple stakeholder groups, and consistently delivering business results in a manner that fits with VF’s guiding principles + Experience in a global matrix environment + Process-oriented with a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement **Skill Requirements:** + Experience in adopting change + Strong analytical and reasoning skills + Eager to learn and adopt new methods, tools, technologies + Good communication skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct + Language Proficiency: Oral and written fluency in English **Schedule: Hybrid** R-20250218-0038 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.