Senior Costing Specialist (13th month salary & 5-days work week)

• Review product quotations and negotiate costs with suppliers, leveraging manufacturing and industry knowledge, as well as benchmarking with open market where possible
• Prepare cost approval requests for senior management summarizing impact of key cost change drivers
• Evaluate manufacturers’ rework charges for modifications to WIP/FG goods (e.g. over-sticker, polybag, etc)
• Work in tandem with engineering team to scrutinize manufacturer processes and cycle times in quotations
• Support in overseeing the junior costing specialists, providing guidance and direction, and review their work before distributing where necessary
• Assist the costing manager and senior management in the negotiation of seasonal raw material (resin) costs, and manage resin cost fluctuations compensation requirements based on negotiated rates
• Assist senior management in identifying potential new manufacturers, helping from quotation stage to bring up of new or transition to existing production facilities
• Work with merchandiser team to maintain up to date costs to meet sales requisition
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills, Competencies & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in sourcing and costing (toy industry experience is a plus)
• Proven track record in negotiation as well as supplier & cost management
• Working knowledge or understanding of plastics manufacturing processes and tooling
• Punctual, reliable and dependable
• Self-starter, able to work independently but also works well within a team
• Proficiency in written/verbal English, Cantonese and Mandarin essential

• 5-days work week
• Medical and dental coverage
• 13th month salary
• Continued education