Manager Production Costing App

Job description

Country: China (Peoples Republic of)
Job Function: Sourcing

State / Province: China (Peoples Republic of)
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Shanghai
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose
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· As part of our strategy to further develop our approach to costing we have created the position of Production Costing Engineers. Based in our Liaison Office (LO) in (Insert location) and working alongside our strategic suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work alongside our strategic suppliers to create, define and standardize the operations and style features commonly used in building our product range
· Utilizing GSD, specify recommended/expected methods/SMV’s used in performing these operations
· Establish GSD within our LO’s as the basis of price negotiations and pre-costing
· Maintain and update the global database as technology/style features evolve
· Play a leading role in resolving any disputes relating to SMV’s
· Consolidate costing data across the vertical teams and suppliers to make sure everyone is aligned and achieving consistent results
· Evolve costing tools, GSD database and costing standards appropriate to the LO
· Make sure Merchandising teams who are responsible for achieving the results have the appropriate level of costing knowledge. Knowledge about process, tools and cost drivers.
· Participate in and support global initiatives where applicable including factory efficiency project, GSD implementation, costing standardization etc.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· Be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Mandarin. BULATS level 3 or equivalent for English is required.
· Have detailed knowledge of garment construction & manufacturing methods
· Be from an Industrial Engineering background
· Have at least 2-years experience applying GSD in a factory environment
· Be a certified GSD Practitioner
· Have experience in costing, based either within a manufacturing company or for a brand or retailer.
· Have numeric and negotiation skills
· Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant business experience. Strong knowledge of both domestic and international apparel operations.
· IT-skills (e-mail, MS Office, RMS)
· Strong sense of integrity