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Introduction:

A prospective career at a reputable Hong Kong Manufacturing company

Responsibilities:

• Will manage COGS at a SKU and component level, and provide analysis to drive profitability
• Collaborate with Sourcing to identify cost optimized options working in collaboration with Engineering
• Lead and coordinate the cost negotiation efforts for iRobot with contract manufacturers (CM)
• Lead discussions with engineering to review the costed BOM and drive DTC (design-to-cost) efforts
• Maintain cost of components and modules in various tools.
• Develop / maintain Component/ Assembly Cost Master tool, utilize and develop existing tools
• Track and maintain a complete listing of all pricing for each Manufacturing site and Product Line
• Partner with the Manufacturing team to develop a cost roadmap, and lead the cost reduction initiative with in-depth analysis by component and alternatives, and influence Product Management and Program Management teams during the development phase of the product life cycle with these alternatives
• Coordinate and support periodic pricing reviews for all programs with CMs
• Provide leadership guidance around cost and price control, and drive cost alignment across products
• Manage all material cost changes, and assure all changes are implemented per appropriate effectivity time frames
• Assure all costs are reflected in all Factory / CM pricing
• Track/report quarterly cost reductions – historical, forecasted and actual cost structures
• Manage costing team regarding timing of pricing implementation with Finance for forecasting
• Develop and distribute Cost Management reports sharing current / projected costs, performance by Product line to plan, and current issues
• Develop NPI cost models and provide cost analysis results to assist senior management in decision making 

Requirements:

• 8+ years costing and product cost development and analysis
• Detailed working knowledge and experience with global cross functional teams
• Extensive negotiation experience with suppliers
• Must possess strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle processes
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong financial acumen
• Ability to develop strong and positive team relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude
• Strong leadership skills, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to show initiative and work independently
• Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)B.S. in Engineering, Operation Management, Finance, Business or related field
• Manage and deploy initiatives by influence
• Develop and deliver presentations, training sessions and demos
• Willing to travel occasionally China and Thailand
• Equivalent leadership experience would be a plus