VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Senior Analyst, Product Stewardship to join our Global Product Stewardship team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Let’s talk about the role!
You as Senior Analyst, Product Stewardship will harnesses the power of internal standards set by the global product stewardship team to have a positive impact on the design, development of products and verification of product safety of products developed in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and products placed in EMEA market, developed globally. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable product safety requirements, proactively engaging with brands’ product development strategies to implement and validate a comprehensive strategy to ensure products and materials are compliant and safe.

How You Will Make a Difference
Partner on the development and management of VF’s global product safety standards, including the Product Safety Manual, Restricted Substances List document, and Product Labeling Manual.
Collaborate with brands’ product design, development, and material teams to conduct product design safety reviews to identify and eliminate potential foreseeable safety defects.
Manage product safety requirements for brands by taking VF global standards and appropriately distill them to brand level product categories, implementing and validating these on VF sourced, owned production, licensee products, and gift with purchase/promotional items. This role will engage with cross-functional teams consisting of brand level design, development, material, legal, and testing teams to develop guidance and procedures that ensure all global product safety requirements are met.
Lead the work on ensuring appropriate VF functions and brand teams have the applicable knowledge, training, and support to uphold their role in assuring product safety throughout design and development and throughout the production of a product to market placement.
Work closely with the Product Stewardship Labeling Specialist and brands’ labeling teams to help implement labeling requirements.
Ensure that all functional and performance claims made about brands’ products and materials are substantiated through appropriate testing or other validation methods. This role will work in collaboration with brand marketing and legal teams to review claim verbiage to modify/remove any unsupported statements.
Develop and manage processes for EMEA legal requirements, including responses to REACH enquiries, reporting obligations and member state-specific product registrations.
Manage wholesale and retail inquiries regarding VF position and stance statements, product inquiries, and surveys/questionnaires. This role will perform root cause analysis and build appropriate corrective action plans.
Develop and own a cadence for monthly and quarterly reporting/KPIs, tell clear, concise, and insightful stories from analysis to various internal and external audiences.
Verify and validate test reports submitted by European Sourcing Office (ESO) vendors, engage with testing laboratories (both internal and external), Quality management and the brand development and merchandising teams to enable decision-making.

Skills for Success
3-5 years of experience in consumer product compliance, product safety, and chemistry. Previous experience in Apparel and Footwear Product Safety and Supply Chain is an advantage.
BS degree in a related field is required.
Exceptional analytical skills & attention for detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on complex issues.
Able to explain technical aspects to a non-technical audience.
Availability to Domestic and international travel (20%)

About VF
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our 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. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

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.

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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