Senior Manager, Vendor Operational Efficiency

About VF Corporation
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and more. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies, committed to delivering innovative products and creating long-term value through socially and environmentally responsible operations.
About the Role
This role combines project management expertise with hands-on problem-solving to drive cost efficiency across VF’s global vendor base. The Senior Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize factory overheads, working closely with supply chain, brand, and regional teams. The ideal candidate brings a blend of analytical rigor, operational insight, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable improvements and foster strong vendor partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Execute a global strategy to reduce factory overhead costs across VF’s vendor base.
Identify and quantify cost drivers in vendor overheads using data analysis, interviews, and industry benchmarks.
Build business cases for operational changes and quantify potential benefits.
Maintain a dynamic pipeline of cost-saving opportunities to guide prioritization.
Communicate effectively with brand, regional, and supply chain leadership to advocate for change.
Build cross-functional support and define new processes aligned with industry best practices.
Establish and lead a Project Management Office to implement initiatives.
Drive initiatives expected to deliver up to $100M in value across VF’s global operations.
What We\u2019re Looking For
Strong project management and problem-solving skills in complex, global environments.
Experience in management consulting, finance, or manufacturing operations.
Ability to influence diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
Comfortable working with limited data and navigating ambiguity.
Knowledge & Application
Broad understanding of functional and cross-functional business practices.
Ability to guide policy development and lead new initiatives.
Expertise in applying practical solutions to complex operational challenges.
Interaction & Impact
Manages issues across internal and external stakeholders.
Develops communication strategies and reconciles diverse perspectives.
Translates business strategy into functional plans with medium- to long-term impact.
Accountable for financial outcomes and resource planning across business segments.
What You Can Expect from Us
A purpose-led organization with a global impact.
A diverse, inclusive team environment that values your unique perspective.
A flexible, supportive workplace that prioritizes well-being and work-life balance.
EEO Statement
VF Diversity Vision StatementVF 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.
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