Costing Analyst (6-months Contract)

VF Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 147,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global corporation in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Costing Analyst on a 6-month contract. You will manage costing operations across product lines and collaborate closely with vendors to drive process improvements. Ideal candidates should have analytical skills, experience in Costing/Operations in relevant industries, and a strong digital mindset. Fluency in English and proficiency in various tools are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Costing/Operations within apparel, footwear, or accessories industries.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Eager to learn new methods, tools, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal costing calendar and activities.
• Provide insights to identify profit opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams and vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Digital mindset

Tools

PLM

Enovia

Tableau

INFORNexus

Advanced MS Office (Excel)

Job description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

The Costing Analyst (6-month contract), primarily based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will be part of the Costing Management function within the Product Supply Enablement organization at VF Corporation. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the Costing Analyst for [TBD – APP, FTW/E] is responsible for costing operations supporting hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of product cost across VF’s portfolio of brands and products. This professional will support the modernization and standardization of costing approaches using data-driven, automated, and efficient processes in partnership with VF product sourcing teams and vendors in the manufacturing country. The individual will leverage “One VF” scale through harmonized, scalable, fact-based costing methodologies. The role focuses on operational costing optimization and requires close collaboration with other functions in the Product Supply Organization to ensure process adherence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Operations: Manage seasonal costing calendar, activities (cost validation, system updates, maintenance), support vendor negotiations, and manage buy price updates for POs.

• Manage multiple business models/styles with different factories and costing submissions simultaneously within short lead times.

• Profitability: Provide insights to Sourcing and Costing stakeholders to identify profit opportunities and support cost negotiations.

• Connectivity: Deliver information to Product Sourcing, Brand, Vendors, Planning, Material Supply, Logistics, and Engineering to enable a unified VF Global Costing Strategy.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate across teams and vendors, proactively suggest process improvements.

• Reporting: Assist with reporting needs such as Costing Data Warehouse updates, Margin reviews, PIR, and other tasks.

• Process Improvements: Contribute to enhancing productivity and efficiency by eliminating redundancies, automating tasks, and optimizing processes.

• Standardization: Ensure process adherence within your scope to leverage the “one-VF” operating procedures.

• Minimal travel required.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Competency requirements:

• Collaborative, trusted professional with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to adapt to change and drive transformation.

• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholder groups and delivering results aligned with VF’s principles.

• Experience in business improvements and working in a global matrix environment with strategic thinking.

• Digital mindset with a passion for efficiency and process innovation.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to embrace change.

• Good analytical and reasoning skills.

• Eager to learn new methods, tools, and technologies.

• Excellent communication skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct.

• Fluency in English (oral and written).

• Proficiency in PLM, Enovia, Tableau, INFORNexus, and advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel).

• 1-2 years of experience in Costing/Operations within apparel, footwear, or accessories industries (desired).

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