Costing Analyst

Main Purpose: To check the accuracy of material and component cost information presented on factory cost breakdown sheets, produce cost summary reports at key stages in the development process and maintain cost records on the company Range Tracker database.

Core Accountabilities:

1. To ensure that information presented on factory cost sheets is comprehensive and accurate

2. To ensure that component and material prices quoted on cost sheets represent good value for money

3. To ensure that price summary information is available for review and analysis at key stages in the range development process

4. To ensure that the company purchasing systems are loaded with accurate price and material allowance information at key stages in the range development process

5. To maintain a database of historical cost information

6. To provide regular reports on how product costs have changed over time

7. To participate in cost saving projects, share best practice and cost saving innovations with other members of the team and initiate price comparisons between different suppliers of the same product

8. To manage price changes on continuing product

Working location: HCM City, travel to Binh Duong – Vung Tau

Experience requirement:

Knowledge:

- Ability to calculate leather and synthetic material consumptions for footwear

- Understanding of different moulding techniques for footwear components

- Understanding of shoe specifications

- Understanding of shoe production methods

Skills:

- Computer spreadsheets (eg Microsoft EXCEL)

- Pattern assessment software (eg SATRASUMM)

- Managing and maintaining computer and hard copy filing systems

- English and Chinese Language skills

- Arithmetic for area, weight / volume, percentage margin and currency exchange calculations etc.

Experience:

- Practical experience of calculating material consumptions

- Experience of product development either in factory or working for a brand in a sourcing environment

- Experience of negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost reductions

Competencies:

- Analytical thinking

- Negotiation

- Integrity

- Precision

Benefits:

- Long holiday and competitive