Product Cost Analyst

About us

You will be working closely with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, finance and research in order to establish Development portfolio products cost and to identify supporting Cost avoidance initiatives.

You would be located in Singapore office and reports to Product Cost Manager.

About the role

• Build ground up cost estimates for new projects currently being developed within Research Design and Development(RDD).
• Conduct reviews with Engineering to calculate future product costs and understand the associated risks and opportunities which could impact a product as it progresses through the development cycle.
• Use your experience and knowledge to influence product, assembly, and component design to reduce cost where possible.
• Work closely with (challenge) Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance to agree and report DDU Targets and current performance.
• Incorporate impact of full Product lifecycle of products into NPI/NPD portfolio and strategic long term planning
• Interrogate and challenge (where appropriate) DDU inputs and work with various functional leads across Procurement, Design, Manufacturing to ensure accurate inputs.
• Responsible for group of Small to Medium projects, with critical importance to the specific Business Unit. Working with Operations and Design Manager You would be also responsible to lead preparation of Product Cost position improvement plans.
• Cost Analysis and reporting support of multiple projects across same Category
• Support in delivery of organization KPIs.

About you

• An engineering / manufacturing/ cost accounting degree with previous experience in a product cost engineering role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional senior stakeholders
• Strong financial analysis skills including experience in Business Partnering, working in cross-functional environments, etc
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to develop and implement credible Product Cost optimisation plans
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and be assertive
• An engineering / manufacturing degree and preferably previous experience within a costing role.
• Demonstrable analytical ability gained in aprevious engineering role or similar technical discipline.
• Experience of working with and influencing others outside of your immediate team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to manage several projects at the same time and to work under pressure - often to tight deadlines.