Data Analyst

This Data Analyst of the Materials and Costing Intelligence (MCI) team will be a part of the Product Supply Enablement (PSE) Function at VF Corporation. The role focuses on Material Data analytics, to develop and maintain Materials Supplier databases, tools and performance management KPIs with the aim of reducing manual work and ensuring high quality of data available and insights to key stakeholders.  

Additionally, the Data Analyst will have to work closely with stakeholders from Materials Sourcing, Materials Library, Sustainability & Responsibility teams as well as External Suppliers to automate/optimize data related processes and share key insights on the data. The individual will bring a combination of an analytical mindset and business knowledge to the organization and fully leverage "One VF way" using various systems and data. Frequent influential communication to Management level is required.  

Key Result Areas: 

Strategic Insights and Data Support  

Support in maintaining Materials related databases (supplier capability list, delivery data, quality data etc ), ensuring high data quality and process adherence.  

Analyze materials data to produce strategic insights. Help prepare presentation materials to share insights and recommendations.  

Project and Stakeholder Management  

Provide clear communication to internal stakeholders to influence behavior change and achieve business objectives.  

Closely partner with key internal and external stakeholders, leveraging VF data systems to meet material supplier related reporting requirements.  

Data Automation and Reporting  

Drive development of data analytics and automation tools / systems to reduce manual efforts on data collection, processing and transformation. 

Identify automation and improvement opportunities, build business cases to justify investment outcomes.  

Competency Requirements:  

Behavioral Competencies -  

High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners. 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). 

Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks. 

Team player and the ability to work independently. 

Bold and creative thinking.  

Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.  
 

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:  

Undergraduate degree in Quantitative/STEM field with 1-3 years of experience (Fresh graduates are also welcomed). 

Knowledge and experience with business intelligence or data engineering.  

Possess skills in either Python, R, SQL, Knime, Tableau, Alteryx software would be ideal.  

Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.  

Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills.  

Strong analytical skills, independent thinking, data-oriented, and knowledge of analytics tools  good stakeholder management.  

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