Senior Manager Vendor Operational Efficiency

VF SINGAPORE OVERSEAS SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel and outdoor industry is seeking a Senior Manager of Vendor Operational Efficiency. The role demands project management skills and strong analytical capabilities to drive cost reductions and improve vendor performance across a global network of suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a background in management consulting or finance, alongside significant experience in leading cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

Best-in-class work environment

Flexible workplace policies

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• Generally ten to twelve years of progressive experience with five years of managerial experience.
• Ideally management consulting or finance background with proven project management skills.
• Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute global overhead optimization strategy to reduce factory overhead costs.
• Diagnose cost opportunities and translate insights into actionable opportunities.
• Build and maintain a cost opportunity pipeline for cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Rigor

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

ABOUT VF:

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, etc. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.

Senior Manager Vendor Operational Efficiency

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

This role combines project management skills with hands-on problem solving capabilities, focused on diagnosing cost drivers, designing tailored solutions, and driving implementation across complex environments. The Senior Manager of Vendor Operational Efficiency will work cross-functionally with supply chain, brand, and regional teams to lead & drive initiatives that improve factory overhead performance across VF’s global vendor base.

The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of analytical rigor, operational expertise, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable cost improvements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strong vendor partnerships.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Execute global overhead optimization strategy. Implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce factory overhead costs across VF Corporation’s global vendor base, aligning with corporate goals and operational priorities.
• Diagnose cost opportunities and translate insights into actionable opportunities. Identify & quantify drivers for additional cost drivers in vendor overheads paid by VF vs industry benchmarks.
• Identify & isolate value pools in vendor overheads by utilizing detailed analysis of available data including CDW, vendor interviews and surveys, industry data and by reviewing VF business practices to build a business case outlining potential changes in business practices required to unlock value, quantifying benefits for brands/regions in adopting change.
• Build and maintain a cost opportunity pipeline. Maintain a dynamic pipeline of cost-saving opportunities, categorized by impact, complexity, and readiness, to guide prioritization and resource allocation.
• Provide effective communications to Brand, Region and Supply Chain leadership teams, outlining the case for change & expected benefits from limited data sets available & vendor interviews and interactions.
• Build cross-functional support across VF from functional heads & teams to Vendors and Partners on the ground for outlined initiatives. In partnership with relevant heads of function, define & establish new processes across product development, planning, buying, vendor relationship management that align with industry best practices and unlock value for VF.
• Establish & lead Project Management Office for initiatives identified. Assemble & lead cross-functional teams to influence business partners in changing processes & business practices to unlock value to VF & vendors and drive implementation against an agreed timeframe.
• This role covers the global vendor base and all VF brands/regions. It is anticipated to drive a $100M benefit over the lifetime of the project.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Generally ten to twelve years of progressive experience with five years of managerial experience
• Ideally management consulting or finance background with proven project management skills in product manufacturing environments
• Strong organization, leadership, and communication skills

Knowledge & Application

• Function manager with broad extensive knowledge of the theories and practices within a functional area and its interrelationship with other functional areas
• Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas across the functional area
• Substantial expertise in practical issues of the disciplines to lead, integrate and direct work
• Advanced knowledge of a highly specialized field and some knowledge across related fields
• Leads the development of new functional policies

Problem Solving

• Occasionally, issues are complex where fundamental principles do not clearly apply or where data appears to conflict
• Solutions need to be devised based on limited information requiring judgment to apply new solutions and concepts
• Implementation of solutions often requires a longer-term view
• Solutions must consider multiple perspectives and future implications
• In most instances, require judgment to devise and apply new concepts and solutions

Interaction

• Manage issues across significantly divergent audiences, often external as well as internal
• Reconcile multiple stakeholder views, requiring awareness, respect, and the ability to reconcile cultural differences
• Develop communication strategies and possess significant persuasion skills
• Resolve conflicts and manage divergent audience perspectives

Impact

• Translate business segment strategy into functional plans and guide their execution
• Impact on medium- to long-term functional goals
• Significant impact on the financial results of the business segment
• May directly impact the results of several functional areas

Accountability

• Accountable for results impacting the entire business segment
• Functional budget holder
• Responsible for resource planning
• Accountable for broad financial impacts on the business segment

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Being part of a purpose-led movement that enables a positive impact on communities worldwide, giving greater meaning to your work.
• Working with a diverse and talented team that values an inclusive and global mindset, because our differences make us stronger.
• Providing a best-in-class work environment, well-being policies, and workplace flexibility to support your whole self—emotionally, physically, and socially.