Costing Director (Footwear, Bottom)

Our client is a foreign-invested company, now looking for a Costing Director (Footwear, $7000, ID17916):

• Contribute to the implementation of best-in-class costing strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational performance

• Drive efficient costing processes and take ownership of key strategic projects

• Champion continuous improvement through cost engineering and identification of inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities

• Analyze costing reports to detect and resolve issues with actionable recommendations

• Lead negotiations with vendors and suppliers to achieve optimal cost outcomes

• Provide both strategic insights and operational updates to senior leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to support their growth and maximize performance

• Ensure the Brand Costing team meets seasonal MFP margin targets for all assigned brands

• Define team OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), and regularly review performance of direct reports

• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional departments and factory/vendor partners

• Gender:  any 

• Age: Maximum 50 years old

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree

• At least 8 years of experience in footwear manufacturing (mandatory)

• Minimum of 3 years in a team management role, with proven experience in leading or supervising staff

• Proficient in English

• In-depth knowledge of product construction, manufacturing processes, and costing techniques in the footwear industry

• Strong price negotiation skills, with a result-oriented mindset, planning capabilities, and the ability to meet deadlines

• Qualification: Bachelor
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent