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 spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. We’re committed to delivering innovative products to consumers 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** **0,000** **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 that are fueled by insights and innovation put us at the heart of our consumers’ lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status. While our company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all 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** **:** As an extended member of VF’s Customs and Trade organization around the world (AMER, EMEA and APAC regions), based in VF’s office in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, the Senior Analyst, Trade Agreements Sourcing Strategy, will provide support in customs, global free trade agreements (FTA’s) 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 providing support for implementing strategies to minimize B’s global duty spend. **How You Will Make a Difference: **   + Partnering with VF’s Global Product Supply organization, establish procurement frameworks necessary to guide the acquisition of raw materials meeting and supporting FTA or preference program Rules of Origin (ROO) for finished goods. + Partnering with VF’s Global Product Supply organization, 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 around the world, 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 shifting production has on the VF’s overall LDP. + Support optimization reviews about diagonal and regional cumulation opportunities in the production cycle focused on claiming preferential origin on the finished products. + Support strategic alignment with Global Product Supply leadership, establish short, medium, and long term, multi-horizon supply planning objectives centered around utilizing and optimizing global FTA’s and preference programs. + Leveraging VF’s systems platforms, trade & customs master data, and partnering with VF’s Digital Technology organization, develop the necessary 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 Bill of Materials (BOM) to apply Free Trade Agreements (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 tools such as 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 R-20250805-0054 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.