VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Junior Associate Supply Chain CoE to join our Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (COE) EMEA team based in Stabio, Switzerland. This is for a 1 year temporary contract.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As part of the Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (COE) EMEA Team the Jr Associate contributes to achieve the VF “Consumer-Minded, Retail-Centric and Hyper-Digital” business model transformation.

Support Supply Chain initiatives aiming to improve service, reduce costs, reduce time-to-market and standardize operational processes. This role will contribute to improve E2E processes, ensure governance and enable new capabilities. The CoE member develops key partnerships with Customer Service, Brand Multi Channel Operations, Operations, Digital Technology, Logistics and Distribution Centre functions, Business Intelligence and Central Finance. Help organizing cross functional cross-brand meeting, encourage best practice sharing and adoption, contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Contribute to high priority initiatives deployment documenting business requirements and process flows, monitor timelines and deliverables

• Support meeting plan and structure high quality content in line with VF strategy and target audience

• Support process governance documenting rules and guidelines, implementing procedures and checking adoption

• Design and Build training material, deliver training to the Business Community and check knowledge transfer

• Promote best practices and harmonization across brands and functions

• Identify system and process optimization opportunities in the spirit of continuous improvement

• Champion changes in support of VF Digital Transformation journey

• Develop a network across brand functions and central functions and promote communication and collaboration

Skills for Success

• Education: University Degree

• Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical skills; strong communication, presentation and writing skills

• Language: Excellent English language – both written and verbal

• Knowledge: Good Knowledge of Power Point, Excel and MS Office package

• Experience: past experience in Supply Chain or Order to Cash with a multinational company is a plus

• Mindset: Self-motivation, proactiveness and curiosity; Strong Team Player; Problem Solving attitude

• Ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, manage tight deadlines and flexible to change priorities

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

This post is not eligible for relocation support.

VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide 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. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

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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.