Costing Engineer

VF Corporation

. Champion connectivity and seamless information sharing across vendors and cross-functional stakeholders .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • VietnamJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in development costing processes and sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on improving efficiency and productivity through data-driven methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and negotiate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Development Costing ProcessesNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyLeadership in Global Matrix Environment

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Hard Skills

Understanding Technical SpecificationsBill of Materials KnowledgeFootwear Construction KnowledgeFabric Weaving KnowledgeDyeing Processes KnowledgePrint Techniques KnowledgeEmbroidery KnowledgeQuilting KnowledgeBusiness Process RedesignProcess Reengineering

Soft Skills

Strong Reasoning SkillsAbility to InfluenceConsensus BuildingAbility to Work Under PressureAdaptability to Change

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Industrial Footwear ManufacturingBuying OfficeTrading CompanySourcing StrategiesVendor NegotiationsCosting ProductivityCross-Functional CollaborationProduct Supply OrganizationFast-Paced EnvironmentPerformance Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion connectivity and seamless information sharing across vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
Manage seasonal development costing milestones and activities
Lead vendor negotiations using fact-based costing methodologies and product engineering to improve profitability
Provide FOB and landed-cost perspectives to support sourcing strategies and vendor allocations
Ensure adherence to costing processes by costing operations teams and vendors
Track and report key metrics for performance, efficiency, and transparency
Drive performance, collaboration, and partnership across the product supply organization
Improve costing productivity and efficiency by eliminating redundancies, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing processes
Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives and conduct analyses, producing deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Support modernization and standardization of costing approaches using consistent, data-driven, automated, and efficient processes
Partner with sourcing, development, brand, product, and manufacturing stakeholders on design-to-cost and product cost savings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial footwear manufacturing, buying office, or trading company
Ability to understand technical specifications, Bill of Materials, and footwear constructions
Knowledge of fabric weaving, constructions, and different dyeing processes is a plus
Knowledge of embellishments, including print techniques, embroidery, and quilting, is a plus
Experience in sweater knits and accessories is an advantage
Experience adopting change, business process redesign, or process reengineering
Strong negotiation, analytical, and reasoning skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Oral and written fluency in English
Ability to influence and drive consensus
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing priorities
Demonstrated knowledge or interest in development costing processes/concepts and sourcing and allocation strategies
Proven success adopting change and transformation
Demonstrated leadership skills in a global matrix environment
Digital and analytical mindset with interest in efficiency and process innovation