VF Corporation - Analyst, Product Stewardship - Stabio

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

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The Product Stewardship Analyst for VF supports developing and updating internal standards to have a positive impact on the design, development and manufacturing of products. This position is responsible for ensuring materials and products are tested and meet brand specific standards and products are compliant to applicable product safety requirements.

The Analyst should be proficient in current and emerging industry legislation and regulations and will implement the chosen Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform. Additionally, the Product Stewardship Analyst should be proactively and continuously engaged with brands’ product creation and development strategies, using this information to implement and validate a comprehensive design safety review process to ensure products and materials are compliant and safe.

• Review and approve material and product test reports based on product standards that are established for VF brands.
• Partner with brands’ product design, development, and material teams to conduct product design safety reviews to identify and eliminate potential foreseeable safety defects. The Analyst in this role will document these reviews and action items.
• Support development and management of VF’s global product safety standards, including the Product Safety Manual, Restricted Substances List document, and Product Labeling Manual.
• Partner with sourcing offices and regional teams to conduct line reviews. These reviews help identify potential safety concerns from arising from the design of the product. The Analyst in this role will document these reviews and action items.
• The Analyst will work on potential pilots for Digital Product Passport (DPP) in partnership with various cross functional teams and implement the chosen solution in compliance with regulatory framework.
• 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 own a cadence for monthly and quarterly reporting/KPIs, tell clear, concise, and insightful stories from analysis to various internal and external audiences.

Skills for Success

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-3 years

• BS degree in a related field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in consumer product compliance, product safety, and chemistry

• Must be a creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on complex issues.

• Must be a proficient communicator.
• Must be self-directed.
• Must be able to explain technical aspects to a non-technical audience.
• Apparel and Footwear Product Safety and Supply Chain experience.
• Exceptional analytical skills & attention for detail
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

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 an equal opportunity employer, 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.