Material Senior Costing Manager

Strategy and Development:

• Contribute to the implementation of best practice, material costing strategy, policies, processes and procedures aimed to improve operational performance.
• Ensure efficient material costing processes are in place and to take on project lead.

General and Task Management:

• Support continuous improvement through material cost engineering techniques and processes, identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and review reports and information to detect, assess, and identify problems with recommendations to resolve.
• Manage and deliver optimal results from all T2 supplier negotiations.
• Provide strategic and operational information for leadership.

People Management:

• Manage, coach, develop, and optimize team performance to deliver organization’s goals.
• Effectively manage Material Costing team to deliver brand seasonal MFP margin targets.
• Set direction for team OKRs (Objective/Key Results), review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with center of functional departments and all T1/T2 partner vendors.

Education/Certifications:

• University degree or above

Work Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant footwear experience in costing and/or manufacturing with

Skills/Competencies:

• Fluency in English spoken and written
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• High degree of knowledge and understanding of shoes manufacturing processes and ability to evaluate and analyze associated cost
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel
• High degree of integrity
• Resilient, optimistic and open to change
• Position requires travel

Benefits and entitlements will be discussed during the interview.