Job title: expert cost manager
to achieve the best possible cost outcomes for our products, we're seeking a skilled and analytical expert cost manager. Your primary focus will be on analyzing and understanding the cost structures of our main products to help us negotiate reductions or avoid increases. You'll work closely with merchants to optimize gross profit by selecting the most suitable vendors and follow key macroeconomic indicators such as exchange rates, interest rates, commodities, etc.
primary accountabilities:
* analyze vendor-proposed cost increases to confirm alignment with cost structure fundamentals or suggest alternative increases.
* support cost analysis to optimize merch gross profit through vendor selection.
* identify and suggest cost reduction opportunities based on products and vendors' costs structures.
* participate in cost negotiations with top vendors.
* develop and systematize processes, documents, and analyses to enhance cost team efficiency.
required skills and qualifications:
* a bachelor's degree (ba, bs) or equivalent in actuary, systems engineer, industrial and systems engineer, mechanical administrator, economist, financier, or related field.
* five to seven years of experience in costs analysis, financial analysis, information management, data handling and analysis, and negotiation.
* advanced use of ms office, english proficiency, and programming sql skills.
benefits:
this role offers a unique opportunity to develop and systematize required processes, documents, and analyses to optimize cost team activities. If you are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.