This is to pipeline candidates for our future talent needs. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Support in setting strategic direction for costing to ensure the simplifying the costing process & getting costing transparency with supplier. He/she performs work and supports the Manager with the clear objective of setting up transparent costing with vendor & support in costing negotiations process  

• Simplifying the whole costing process & establishing transparent costing with suppliers
• Support in setting up business allocation decision based on product-based supply chain
• Improve the AUC margin expectations through key levers product strategy, man machine ratio, factory efficiency, labor cost and material optimization with the aim to deliver product value to the consumer.
• Establish and continuously update costing frameworks, standards and tools that enable transparent, fact-based costing with suppliers
• Explore & develop training materials for both Gap internal staffs & external vendors/factories.
• Establish an appropriate governance for cost validation through standardization, benchmarking
• Supporting in creating factory level/country level cost competitive matrix.
• Explore & develop new training tools and training materials for both Gap internal staffs & external vendors/factories. 

WHO YOU ARE:   

• University graduate or degree in Industrial Engineering or Textile or Garment (Industry related) or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years business experience in managing end to end costing
• Staff management and supervising experience across broad geographical area.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing within apparel/non-apparel industry
• Thorough understanding of Gap Inc. CoBC protocols.
• Basic knowledge of sourcing (i.e. LEAN, Quality, Sustainability, Manufacturing processes)
• Knowledge of PMTS based tools and Marker making tools to material Yield have an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of product cost drivers (i.e. Macro factors which drives the cost)
• Solid industry knowledge including market trends for new vendor sourcing and development
• Ability to create reports, provide analysis and recommendations to improve productivity & efficiency
• Communication skills– both written and verbal – English; local language is an added advantage
• Strong negotiations skill, risk management and trouble shooting skills; works proactively
• Ability to influence all levels internal; & external supplier management
• Supervision, training and staff learning development skills
• Planning, scheduling and reporting strengths

Interested in this role or joining our Gap Inc. Global International Sourcing Team? Feel free to visit https://corporate.gapinc.com/en-hk/careers/gap-inc-careers to learn more about us! 

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