Senior Costing Manager

The primary function of this position is to lead the Costing Team in APAC in the set up of product costs for new product launches, products from Shimotsuma Plant & Third Party Manufacturers ("TPM"), Distribution centers and Affiliates. In addition, this position will lead the Costing Team to provide monthly analysis of price, production and subcontracting variances, support the business to drive productivity and validate savings as well as provide cost simulation analysis to support decision making. This position requires a broad business perspective and must work effectively within a team environment to provide actionable information and insights. Work location is Singapore or Japan based on the candidate's needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Lead product costing & monitoring for APAC (15 Affiliates), Shimotsuma Plant, TPMs and Distribution Centers

- Monitor and execute cost runs and review standards for reasonableness and accuracy

- Partner cross functionally on error resolution regarding master data, bills of material and labor standards

- Provide analytical support on variances to Plant/TPMs make timely decisions for remediation

- Mentor team on standard cost principles and variance analysis and reviews

2) Provide support on Plan/Outlook

- Development and review of annual product cost standards and supporting analytics for cost changes

- Review data simulation for costing to ensure budget guidelines and savings targets have been achieved

- Provide cost guidance to the region during budgets and new product launches

3) Partner with GSR and Planning team to drive productivity and validate savings

- Identify opportunities for savlngs

- Validate savings put forward by GSR

- Support business decision through the use of cost analysis and simulations

4) Support implementation of Financial Controls

- Lead costing process improvements to achieve greater efficiency

- Support the finance and operational team to provide sound internal financial controls environment

- Executes control procedures to ensure integrity of financial records including regular testing and reviews

- Lead and oversee team members to support projects in the region including new DC or entity setups as well as UATs

5) Develop the Team

- Actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity in every level of organization

- Develop clear career development plans to attract, retain and develop our talents

Qualifications

- At least 4 years manufacturing or related experience
- CMA or Six Sigma Lean Blackbelt (preferred)
- Power BI (preferred)
- Excellent business partnering and presentation skills
- Experienced with collaboration across stakeholders.
- Knowledge of supply chain (preferred)
- SAP and Corporate Performance Management experience
- Detail oriented

Job: Finance & Accounting
Primary Location: Asia Pacific-JP-
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 238761