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This individual will support modernization and standardization of costing approaches utilizing consistentdata-driven, automated andefficient processes in partnership with VF product sourcing teams and Vendors in country of manufacturing. Thisindividual will bring a strong product and manufacturing background and will work closely with the product sourcing and development teams on designing to cost to achieve product cost savings for the organization. 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Workclosely with development sourcing on vendors allocations by providing FOB & Landed costing perspectives to support sourcing strategies. \nGovernance: Ensure costing process adherence by costing operations teams as well as vendors. 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