Responsibilities:

• Verify product costs in a timely manner and support preliminary cost estimation /valuation;
• Update the management of the latest cost development and identify cost improvement opportunities;
• Participate in the development and maintenance of cost databases of key market factors to support cost analysis and negotiation;
• Develop internal audit assignments and compliance reviews using a risk based approach.
• Continually Benchmark costs in the market and by supplier and country
• Support Product Development / Buyers with cost negotiations
• Liaise with key factories to increase efficiencies , reducing costs
• Identify cost saving areas for Sourcing Managers/buyers to leverage
• Identify internal control opportunities to improve business effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements:

• University graduate in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant working experience in costing area or toys industry with at least 5 years at managerial level;
• Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement approaches (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing) and manufacturing processes is a definite advantage
• Good knowledge on costs of various commodities such as resin, fabric, and electronic components, etc.;
• Innovative leader with business acumen, willing to make decision, and cope with multi-tasking;
• Able to co-ordinate various stakeholders to achieve targets;
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills, and communication skills in both written and spoken English, Cantonese/Chinese and Putonghua;
• High competency in using PC applications (MS Excel, PPT,CAD, and Pro-E);
• Willing to travel and stay in China, when necessary.

Interested parties, please send a full resume along with detailed working experience, stating the position you are applying, current and expected salary to email to elrecruit@earlylight.com.hk.

Thank you for your interest in Early Light!

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Early Light is one of the world's leading OEM and ODM of toys and consumer products. Our technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen and Shaoguan cover an area of approximately 25 million square feet, with the capacity to accommodate over 450 assembly lines and 70,000 skilled workers at its peak. For better management and efficiency, we are vertically integrated to incorporate manufacturing-related services such as prototyping models and tool making. Our commitment to quality and product safety is backed by ISO9001:2015 certification. As part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the welfare of our employees is maintained at a high and fair standard, our factories are managed in compliance with the CARE process of the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI).

For our Company business development, we are pleased to invite high calibre professionals to join our team.