About this opportunity
Original employer descriptionThe Costing Engineer in Material Costing Intelligence (MCI) is part of the Product Supply Enablement (PSE) function at VF Corporation. Based in Vietnam, this role is responsible for engineering product cost from a construction and manufacturing perspective, while supporting costing framework governance, costing data quality and vendor negotiations. The role partners closely with sourcing teams, product development teams, suppliers, and factory costing counterparts to strengthen pre-costing, improve cost transparency and predictability and deliver cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate brings strong analytical capability, technical understanding of apparel or footwear/equipment product construction cost drivers, and the ability to influence decisions to management level stakeholders through clear, fact-based communication.
Support in-factory analysis on material, labor, productivity, process, and other product cost-driver changes to inform margin expectations and design options
Costing Frameworks, Systems & Data Governance
Contribute to the development of granular cost competitiveness KPIs for vendors, including framework documentation, KPI tracking, and integration into the sourcing allocation process.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Project Support
What we will be looking for in you:
1–3 years of experience in costing, industrial engineering, production, sourcing, procurement, operations, manufacturing, or a related field;
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing / Operations, or another quantitative / STEM-related field
Strong understanding of product construction, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers in apparel, footwear, or equipment preferred
Familiarity with workflow study, SMV / SAM concepts, cost breakdowns, or factory costing processes is an advantage
VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
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