Trade Agreements Sourcing Strategy

Vans; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global apparel company is seeking a Senior Analyst in Kuala Lumpur to enhance operations by optimizing global duty spend and supporting customs strategies. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in trade compliance within the apparel sector, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong data analysis skills. This role demands collaboration across functions to implement effective trade solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in customs and global trade compliance, preferably in apparel and footwear.
• Foundational understanding of global harmonized tariff system and rules of origin.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Product Supply to establish procurement frameworks for FTA compliance.
• Develop data, costing, and reporting models supporting globally optimized sourcing.
• Support optimization reviews about diagonal and regional cumulation opportunities.

Skills

customs and global trade compliance

trade strategy initiatives

data analysis

communication and presentation

independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, or related discipline

Tools

SAP GTS

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations across geographies, product categories and distribution channels. We’re committed to delivering innovative products and creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.

We are a purpose-led company that seeks not only to succeed in business, but also to leverage our success and resources to make the world better. Through our brands and nearly 5,000 associates around the world, we power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We are movement makers. It’s who we are and have always been.

Powerful brands driven by insights and innovation are at the heart of our consumers’ lives. Many of our brands lead their categories and some have iconic status. While our company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on opportunities for long-term performance. A collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the experiences we provide, creating a lasting competitive advantage that harnesses the power of our differences to achieve great things together, while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.

Senior Analyst, Trade Agreements Sourcing Strategy

Become the Newest Member of the VF Family: Based in VF’s office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Senior Analyst, Trade Agreements Sourcing Strategy, will provide support in customs, global free trade agreements (FTAs) and preference programs to develop and manage the platforms and processes necessary to execute and optimize VF’s global duty spend. The primary responsibility of this role is supporting the implementation of strategies to minimize VF’s global duty spend.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Partner with VF’s Global Product Supply organization to establish procurement frameworks guiding the acquisition of raw materials meeting and supporting FTA or preference program Rules of Origin (ROO) for finished goods.
• Partner with VF’s Global Product Supply organization to develop data, costing and reporting models supporting a globally optimized Landed Duty Paid (LDP) sourcing framework.
• Linked to VF’s extended Customs and Trade organization worldwide, establish and support upstream brand design and development connectivity and processes governing FTA and preference program design choices.
• Support the overall allocation strategy focused on lowering the duty footprint and the effect of shifting production on VF’s overall LDP.
• Support optimization reviews about diagonal and regional cumulation opportunities in the production cycle focused on claiming preferential origin on finished products.
• Support strategic alignment with Global Product Supply leadership, establishing short-, medium-, and long-term multi-horizon supply planning objectives centered around utilizing and optimizing global FTAs and preference programs.
• Leverage VF’s systems platforms, trade & customs master data, and partner with VF’s Digital Technology organization to develop data models, architecture, and algorithms to produce optimized allocation output.

Skills for Success:

2–5 years of experience in customs and global trade compliance, preferably within the apparel and footwear sector. Demonstrated ability to support trade strategy initiatives, analyze trade data and review BOMs to apply FTAs across multiple regions including the United States, Canada, EU, UK, and APAC.

Educational/Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of experience in a customs or global trade capacity, preferably in the apparel and footwear sector
• Foundational understanding of the global harmonized tariff system and rules of origin
• Experience with supporting the interpretation and application of FTA preferences for APAC, EMEA, and US markets. Familiarity with agreements such as: USMCA (formerly NAFTA); DR-CAFTA; US-EU-Jordan FTA; EU-VN FTA; UK-VN FTA; CPTPP; EU, UK, US and Canada Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) programs; EU-CAMER 2200; EU-Mexico FTA; EU-EG FTA; CN-ASEAN; APTA; RCEP
• Highly desirable: Familiarity with BOM analysis according to FTA Rules of Origin
• Experience with trade compliance and sourcing systems such as SAP GTS, Descartes/Customs Info, Infor Nexus
• Highly desirable: Experience working with large data sets using Power BI, Tableau, or Business Objects
• Highly desirable: Familiarity with customs data platforms such as US Customs ACE or EU import systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to support reporting and insights for senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
• Fluent in English

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