Analyst, Central Costing — VF International (The North Face, Timberland)
- Location
- EMEA · CHE · Stabio · VF Campus VF1
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- 26 days ago
Role overview
VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Analyst, Central Costing to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Let’s talk about the role
The Central Costing Analyst plays a key role in supporting brand margin visibility through accurate, timely, and insightful costing analysis.
The role is responsible for maintaining the costing database, collecting and validating costing inputs, and ensuring that Standard costs are correctly uploaded and maintained in SAP for the assigned brand(s).
- VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Analyst, Central Costing to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Let’s talk about the role
- The Central Costing Analyst plays a key role in supporting brand margin visibility through accurate, timely, and insightful costing analysis.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of data required for Standard Cost upload into SAP.
- University degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
Key requirements
- Support the preparation and maintenance of data required for Standard Cost upload into SAP.
- University degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- prior experience in costing, controlling, supply chain finance, or a similar analytical role.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills. Technical skills:
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
Application process
- The analyst is also expected to support the application of AI-enabled costing models and tools to improve analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario evaluation. How You Will Make a Difference You will achieve this by:
- Support seasonal cost and margin analysis by providing accurate and timely costing data, identifying and explaining key cost drivers — including purchase cost changes, duty impact, allocation changes, and other relevant variances — to support business decisions during seasonal reviews, planning cycles, and ad hoc evaluations.
- Build, maintain, and leverage costing tools, BI dashboards, and AI-supported analytical models by brand and season, consolidating relevant product information from line lists and other source files to support accurate and scalable costing analysis.
- Collect and validate product purchase cost inputs, Country of Origin, and dual sourcing options where applicable, from the different Sourcing Hubs.
- Collect trade agreement information and prepare the relevant database to support duty rate assessment in cooperation with the Customs team.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of data required for Standard Cost upload into SAP.
- Execute and monitor Standard Cost uploads in SAP for all relevant product categories, ensuring they remain updated across brands, warehouses, sites, and stores.
- Work closely with Merchandising to collect the forecast and buy plan assumptions they provide, ensuring product mix inputs are properly reflected in seasonal costing and margin analysis.
Company and context
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail and high Standards of data accuracy.
- Proactive approach and ability to follow through on open topics with the relevant stakeholders.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to summarize key findings and explain cost drivers effectively.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. Language skills: Fluent in English About VF
- VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands.
- At the heart of our journey lies our 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.
- Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.
- This is our calling.
Additional details
- VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Analyst, Central Costing to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Let’s talk about the role
- The analyst is also expected to support the application of AI-enabled costing models and tools to improve analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario evaluation. How You Will Make a Difference You will achieve this by:
- Apply sound professional judgment to review and challenge AI-generated outputs and leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to support speed, efficiency, and insight generation, while remaining accountable for analysis quality and providing reliable support to business decision-making. Skills for Success
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment. Language skills: Fluent in English
- Learn more at vfc.com What’s in it For You
- This post is not eligible for relocation support. Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
- If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
Notes and original content
- VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Analyst, Central Costing to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
- Let’s talk about the role
- The analyst is also expected to support the application of AI-enabled costing models and tools to improve analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario evaluation.
- How You Will Make a Difference
- You will achieve this by:
- Apply sound professional judgment to review and challenge AI-generated outputs and leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to support speed, efficiency, and insight generation, while remaining accountable for analysis quality and providing reliable support to business decision-making.
- Skills for Success
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
- Language skills: Fluent in English
- Learn more at vfc.com
Questions about this listing
What salary does VF International (The North Face, Timberland) offer for this role?
VF International (The North Face, Timberland) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in EMEA · CHE · Stabio · VF Campus VF1. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does VF International (The North Face, Timberland) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with VF International (The North Face, Timberland) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at VF International (The North Face, Timberland)?
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