**How You Will Make a Difference** + **Collaborate with Development Operations and Cross-functional teams** to execute a comprehensive allocation approach that considers vendor capacity, performance, duty optimization, materials availability, risk mitigation, and vendor capabilities. + **Support the global allocation leadership team** to establish a 3-year allocation plan and to execute pre-season and in-season allocation. + **Collaborate with the Planning team** to streamline forecasting processes and ensure capacity alignment and efficient resource utilization. + **Partner with Global Materials Supply and Costing teams** to improve synergy between fabric/trims and garment sourcing. + **Support other strategic initiatives** such as vendor-led programs, and speed-to-market solutions, etc. + **Drive fact-based decision making** by presenting data findings effectively, using storytelling and visualization techniques to articulate complex information in a clear and impactful way. **Skills for Success** **Professional experience:** 5 years in supply chain, strategic analytics related fields. **Educational requirements:** Academic degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred. **What We Expect You Already Know** + **Effective communication skills** , with experience influencing global stakeholders and capable of delivering compelling presentations and facilitating discussions with senior leaders. + **Strong business acumen** with an understanding of global trends impacting sourcing and supply chain strategies. + **Expertise in data analysis and visualization tools** (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Power Query) to inform and communicate sourcing decisions. + **An effective team player** , fostering collaborative and high-performing working relationships with stakeholders. + **Growth mindset** with a passion for driving positive change and encouraging curiosity across teams. + **Knowledge of apparel development processes** and experience in managing diverse product portfolios is a plus. R-20250122-0001 VF Diversity Vision Statement VF 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.