Cost Control Staff (Footwear) - Salary 15M Gross - Dist 10 , HCM

• Develop and maintain accurate cost models for footwear products.
• Manage and ensure accurate and timely cost breakdown sheets from ASICS’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 or above
(Background in accounting, finance, or industrial engineering preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in the footwear industry related to costing, cost analysis, or development coordination
(Experience in sample stage cost simulation, cost negotiation strategies and pricing communication techniques preferred)
• Familiar with cost sheet structure, material unit pricing, and process cost analysis
• Able to communicate in English (upper intermediate) or Japanese (upper N3); proficient in business email and conversation (JLPT N2 or equivalent preferred)
• Skilled in Excel (including formulas and data consolidation) and PowerPoint (for cost-related presentations)
• Able to work independently with clear logic and manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong data sensitivity with the ability to consolidate information and generate reports
• Willing to travel to factories and internal teams within Vietnam