Senior Analyst, Materials Costing, Underfoot Platform

VF Corporation; Asia; On-site; PEN 206,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation seeks a Senior Analyst, Materials Costing, for the Underfoot Platform in Ho Chi Minh City. You will develop cost models, analyze fabric costs, and lead cross-functional discussions to optimize costs across materials, sourcing, and development teams.

You will maintain centralized cost data, support PLM integrations, and drive cost savings through material consolidation and process improvements. Strong Excel skills and textile knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to build and interpret detailed cost breakdowns for fabrics and materials.
• Understanding of fabric construction, finishing processes, and cost drivers in textile manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), and experience with PLM
• Familiarity with global textile markets, commodity pricing, and supplier cost structures.
• Financial data interpretation to guide sourcing and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Analyze and validate fabric cost breakdowns from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal benchmarks.
• Develop and maintain cost models for various fabric types, incorporating raw material, processing, finishing, and logistics components.
• Track and report cost trends, market fluctuations, and currency impacts affecting fabric pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost comparison reports to support sourcing decisions and seasonal planning.
• Strategic Support & Negotiation: Partner with the Director of Material Sourcing to support seasonal cost negotiations with Tier 2 suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through material consolidation, supplier leverage, and process optimization.
• Provide cost insights to design, development, and sourcing teams to guide material selection and development.
• Data Management & Process Optimization: Maintain a centralized database of fabric cost data, supplier quotes, and historical pricing.
• Support the digitization of costing workflows and integration with PLM systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with materials development, product costing, and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on cost targets and strategies.
• Support on driving alignment with brand and cross function teams on GTM process to ensure the operational efficiency.

Skills

Cost Modelling & Analysis

Textile Knowledge

Data Management

Market Awareness

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration & Communication

Negotiation Support

Clear Communication

Project & Time Management

Independence

Tools

Excel

PLM

Job description

Job title

Senior Analyst, Materials Costing, Underfoot Platform

(Job Number: R-20260527-0027)

Department

Product & Supply Chain

Location

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

1. Live the brand

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Cost Analysis & Reporting

Analyze and validate fabric cost breakdowns from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal benchmarks.

Develop and maintain cost models for various fabric types, incorporating raw material, processing, finishing, and logistics components.

Track and report cost trends, market fluctuations, and currency impacts affecting fabric pricing.

Prepare detailed cost comparison reports to support sourcing decisions and seasonal planning.

Strategic Support & Negotiation

Partner with the Director of Material Sourcing to support seasonal cost negotiations with Tier 2 suppliers.

Identify cost-saving opportunities through material consolidation, supplier leverage, and process optimization.

Provide cost insights to design, development, and sourcing teams to guide material selection and development.

Data Management & Process Optimization

Maintain a centralized database of fabric cost data, supplier quotes, and historical pricing

Support the digitization of costing workflows and integration with PLM systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with materials development, product costing, and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on cost targets and strategies.

Support on driving alignment with brand and cross function teams on GTM process to ensure the operational efficiency.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Technical Skills

Cost Modelling & Analysis: Strong ability to build and interpret detailed cost breakdowns for fabrics and materials.

Textile Knowledge: Understanding of fabric construction, finishing processes, and cost drivers in textile manufacturing.

Data Management: Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), and experience with PLM

Market Awareness: Familiarity with global textile markets, commodity pricing, and supplier cost structures.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret cost data and translate it into actionable insights for sourcing and development teams.

Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying cost inefficiencies and proposing strategic solutions.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.

Collaboration & Communication

Cross-Functional Partnership: Experience working with sourcing, development, finance, and supplier teams.

Negotiation Support: Ability to support cost negotiations with data and insights.

Clear Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex data in a clear, concise manner.

Project & Time Management

Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Independence: Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

Being a part of a movement that is Purpose led which enables us to have a positive impact on communities around the world, it gives greater meaning to the work we do.

Working with a team of diverse and sharp minds that work with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together.

Providing you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and work place flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self – emotionally, physically and socially.