Logistics Analyst

Join the VF Family

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers worldwide with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, KipIing, 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 Id to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for Its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.

Job Title: Logistic Analyst

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Driving the operations execution and transformation as part of our VF Asia business and will work closely with our Global Sourcing, Planning, Supply Chain and Brands across VF.
• The Operations analyst will be part of a team that drives daily oversight and execution of the movement of VF Finished Goods, working across multiple Logistics Service Providers ensuring best in class delivery against our agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) – such as booking timeliness, cargo release timeliness, origin dwell, systems update etc.
• A key member of an operations team who drives the movement of finished goods & raw materials from all Asia origins to the rest of the world including VF DC’s and customer directs for ~25,000+ containers and 15M kgs. air cargo annually.
• The Logistics Analyst will support the Logistics Operations Manager in the evolution of the logistics & trade compliance teams in Malaysia in terms of capability and scale.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Actively contribute to the design and implementation of the daily processes for all origin and outbound product flow from Asia, keeping in mind
  • cost reduction initiatives,
  • cross-country and multi-country consolidation,
  • analysis of ongoing and forecast business,
  • leveraging Logistics technology and visibility platforms
• Build and develop collaborative partnerships with Global Sourcing, Global Logistics and Brand to meet overall brand/business needs by analyzing, developing, and implementing effective and efficient movement of product.
• Support the maintenance of relationships with external partners, 3PL’s and transportation vendors to ensure effective and proper procedures and processes are executed to meet the needs of the business.
  • Responsible for driving Logistics Partners to execute to the highest standards of delivery, ensuring timely and cost-efficient movement of VF Finished Goods and Raw Materials
  • Host and drive regular operations meetings with Logistics Partners, ensuring highest KPI (Key Performance Indicator) attainment, problem identification and resolution and planning future strategies and actions.
• Utilize and where appropriate propose improvements for all logistics systems activities to properly support the digital platform to provide timely and accurate visibility to all functional teams including Sourcing, Customs, Finance, Fulfillment & Customer Service
• Responsible for enforcing control-related standards and procedures for all origin logistics, raw materials & finished products to maximize efficiency, including Trade Compliance management and the Vendor compliance program; includes managing our origin Logistics Data Analytics team to drive standardized process controls, reports & metrics.
  • Continuously and consistently enforce controls aimed to improve our Vendor (Supplier) shipping activities, including but not limited to education, measurement and metrics monitoring, coaching, site visits.
  • Collaboration with our Global Trade Compliance Team to ensure the highest standard of document and customs compliance are understood, and corresponding controls in place.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Vendors, to ensure we have the appropriate level of focus and compliance to VF policies relating to shipment and transportation.
• Participate in the resolution of our business practices enabling change and improved performance for transportation, factories, and logistics for the Asia Pacific region.
• Strive to overcome challenges in optimizing KPI management and drive optimized product flow, efficient carrier network and timely flow of all import documents to yield desired on time performance by collaborating with all partners, Central Procurement & Inbound teams from NORA, EMEA & APAC.
• Serve as a dynamic and visible partner who positively impacts collaboration and cooperation for team and cross functional peers.
• Be a role model for both Logistics and cross-functional partners, demonstrating ways to leverage logistics insights to drive improvement across the supply chain.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Proven experience in international logistics operations in air, ocean and 3PL environment
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related area preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and systems knowledge.
• Excellent Communication skills in English (writing and speaking) and computer skills. (Mandarin a plus)

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of related professional experience: 5 years

Educational position requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We just have one question. Are you in?

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