Cost Control Staff builds and maintains cost models for footwear, working with partners to get timely cost info. They help control costs, support decisions, and follow market trends to optimize pricing.
* Responsibility:
- Develop and maintain accurate cost models for footwear products.
- Manage and ensure accurate and timely cost breakdown sheets from company's manufacturing partners across seasons and development stages and communicate internal and external with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product development, design, and sourcing teams to ensure product cost targets are met.
- Analyze raw material market data and industry trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best possible prices and terms for materials and production.
- Monitor and report on product costs and variances to support decision-making and financial forecasting.
- Drive continuous improvement in the costing process and cost optimization strategies.
- Collaborate with supply planning teams on product volume forecasts, identify potential bottlenecks and actively act accordingly.
- Stay up to date on footwear industry and business trends and drivers to support proactive adjustment to the dynamic cost environment
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- From 3+ to 5+ years of experience in costing with strong understanding of footwear manufacturing, processes and constructions. Candidates who have worked with/for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, or major sportwear companies are welcomed. Experience working with sole costing is a strong plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively across different teams, remain flexible and handle pressure situation.
- Strong price negotiation, problem-solving skills and impeccable integrity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Understanding of footwear manufacturing processes.
- Business level fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency of Chinese is a plus.
* Benefits:
- Allowances.
- Language allowance: VND 1,000,000 ~ 3,000,000 for English/Japanese certificate holders.
- Commuting/parking expenses, business trip expenses are paid separately based on actual expenses.
- Salary raise and promotion.
- Salary raise once a year in April based on the company’s wage table and performance evaluation.
- Performance bonus is paid depending on the annual business results of the head quarter.
- Higher positions include Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager (with additional “Position allowance”).
