VF Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst, Product Stewardship to join its Global Product Stewardship team in Stabio, Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the global product stewardship team to develop and manage VF's 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 and identify potential foreseeable safety defects.
* Manage product safety requirements for brands by distilling VF global standards to brand level product categories and implementing and validating these on VF sourced, owned production, licensee products, and gift with purchase/promotional items.
* 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 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.
* 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.
* Develop and own a cadence for monthly and quarterly reporting/KPIs, telling 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.
Requirements
* 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
What's in it For You
* 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-country organization.
* An on-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives.
* A discount card with 50% off all VF brands.
* Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks.