**ABOUT YOUR ROLE:** _The Senior Manager_ _,_ _Costing Strategy drives_ _Product supply’s_ _strategic cost management_ _initiatives_ _to_ _optimize_ _product_ _value_ _. This leader_ _innovates_ _and scales_ _costing_ _intelligence across VF brands_ _into actionable negotiation levers_ _, sourcing_ _decisions_ _and product_ _development in_ _sights_ _. This leader influences_ _key_ _brand_ _partner_ _s in product_ _development_ _, finance and merchandizing_ _,_ _presenting_ _and tracking_ _supply chain related_ _financial outcomes_ _._ _The individual will partner closely with_ _S_ _ourcing_ _teams, Product_ _and Material Suppliers_ _to_ _actively_ _maintain_ _factual and_ _collaborative_ _industry costing_ _practices and frameworks_ **YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE** **:** _Include but not limited to_ + _Cost Guidance_ _:_ _Manage a team of costing_ _analyst_ _to_ _set_ _fact based_ _negotiation target_ _s_ _for sourcing teams._ _Translate_ _forward looking_ _costing_ _insights into actionable decisions to maximize_ _product value_ + _Product Cost Standards_ _:_ _Working together with costing engineering and analytics teams, develop and_ _maintain_ _product cost standards for VF products,_ _track adherence to standards_ + _Cost_ _ing Excellence_ _: Serve as_ _point of contact_ _for cost_ _savings initiatives_ _;_ _working across VF brands_ _and suppliers_ _to ideate,_ _implement_ _and_ _scale_ _product cost and landed optimization opportunities_ + _Connectivity: Support connectivity and information sharing among_ _Brand stakeholders_ _, Sourcing, Finance, and Suppliers that enables a_ _nd scales_ _valuable One-VF Global Costing Strategy._ + _Team: Build, develop and motivate the Costing_ _Strategy_ _team through strong leadership and ensure the best standards of performance._ _Identify_ _and develop talent to ensure_ _appropriate skill_ _sets and strong succession plans are in place._ + _Process Improvements: Achieve improvements in productivity and efficiency through_ _eliminating_ _redundancies, automating repetitive_ _tasks_ _and_ _optimizing_ _processes_ _for_ _maximum value._ + _Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional initiatives and conduct specific analyses as needed producing deliverables in a diverse, fast paced environment through extensive collaboration across teams_ + _Travel: 10%_ **WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU** **:** + _Experience in_ _corporate and/or_ _supply chain_ _strategy_ _required_ + _Knowledge of_ _procurement and/or_ _cost_ _management_ _preferred_ + _Experience in leading_ _transformation_ + _Ability to influence and drive consensus_ + _Strong analytical and reasoning skills_ + _Strong in organization development and administration_ + _Good commercial acumen_ + _Good communication_ _skills: diplomatic, open, good listener, direct, succinct_ **WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US** **:** + _B_ _eing_ _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._ Statement on Diversity & Inclusion At VF, we foster an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences of our associates, customers, suppliers, and communities. VF is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), 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. R-20250925-0045 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.