Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> • Develop and maintain accurate cost models for footwear products. • Manage and ensure accurate and timely cost breakdown sheets from the Company's manufacturing partners across seasons and development stages, and communicate with internal and external 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 the footwear industry and business trends and drivers to support proactive adjustment to the dynamic cost environment
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience > ・Education: Bachelor’s degree or above (Background in accounting, finance, or industrial engineering preferred) ・Language: English or Japanese - Business Level • Able to communicate in English or Japanese; proficient in business email and conversation (JLPT N2 or equivalent preferred) ・Experience: • 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 • 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