Senior Analyst, Material Strategy

VF Brands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Exposure to global brands

Job summary

VF Brands Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a data-driven material sourcing professional to develop and optimize sourcing strategies across global mill partners. You will collaborate with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Supply Planning teams to drive cost efficiency and supply resilience.

The role emphasizes data insights, dashboard reporting, and influencing senior stakeholders while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping material sourcing strategies and supplier engagement.
• Ability to translate cost data into actionable insights for teams.
• Strong data analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
• Understanding of global textile supply chains and mills.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Develop material sourcing strategy aligned with brand goals.
• Analyze and optimize global mill portfolio for cost and delivery.
• Leverage data to identify material trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Planning teams.
• Engage suppliers and present strategy progress to leadership.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Excel advanced

Power BI/Tableau

SQL/Python familiarity

Global textile supply knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing the material sourcing strategy and optimizing the global mill portfolio across multiple Footwear & Equipment brands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of data-driven insight, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to drive material excellence and supply chain resilience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Material Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupport the creation and evolution of long-term material sourcing strategies aligned with brand, category, and sustainability goals.

• Mill Portfolio ManagementAnalyse and optimize the global mill portfolio to ensure strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across quality, cost, and delivery.

• Data Analysis & InsightsLeverage internal and external data to generate actionable insights on material trends, supplier performance, and sourcing opportunities.

• Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Sourcing, Product Creation, Sustainability, and Supply Planning teams to align material strategies with business needs and timelines.

• Supplier EngagementSupport strategic supplier segmentation and engagement plans to build strong, value-driven partnerships.
• Reporting & CommunicationDevelop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate strategy progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

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.

Data Tools Proficiency

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus.

Supply Chain & Sourcing Knowledge

• Understanding of global textile supply chains, sourcing markets, and mill operations.

Project 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 effect
• Communication & InfluenceExcellent and clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder ManagementProven ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships across diverse teams and geographies.