Manager, Product Cost and Productivity at Suntory

Bangkok, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Cost Management, Data Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Cost Structure, Cost Optimization, Presentation Skills, Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP, Business Partnering, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Summary : Lead Product Costing, act as business partner to Procurement and Supply Chain on driving achievement of financial and business performance, providing insightful analysis of product cost to management, identify risks and opportunities, as well as suggest action plan. Lead Productivity/Cost Saving of the company, driving achievement of cost saving target with cross functions including coordinating and benchmarking with other countries and region.Job Responsibilities: Business Partnering: Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to drive business performance, providing insightful analysis of product cost, identify risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans for gap closing, and ensure implementation of actions Work closely with Procurement on commodity price trends and hedging strategies to manage price volatility, providing detailed analysis of material price and suggest cost saving opportunities/suppliers’ contract price negotiation Coordinate with Supply Chain (Production) to analyze material usage and production impacts on costs, such as production MOQ, etc. Support Commercial Finance on cost estimation and suggest cost optimization for NPD Benchmarking with other countries or other business units and recommended actionable improvements. Cost saving management: Lead Productivity/Cost Saving of the company, driving achievement of cost saving target, work closely with cross-functions to identify saving opportunities Financial planning and analysis: Manage Budget and monthly Forecast of product cost i.e. by brand by SKU Drive data quality and forecast accuracy, ensure continuous improvement of product cost information and source data, both internal and external Actively monitor and analyze actual product cost vs. plan and vs. forecast, identify variances, key drivers and action plan Drive simplification/automation and effectiveness of data management Skills and Experience : BBA and master’s degree in finance or accounting Relevant work experience in Finance, preferably FMCG and Manufacturing exposure Strong communication and people skills with business partnering mindset, be able to influence management and cross-functions Strong analytical skill, be able to translate data into recommendations/actions Solid understanding of manufacturing cost structure and cost drivers, solid understanding of manufacturing cost structure and cost drivers Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, be able to manage priorities Experience in budget/forecast process and variance analysis Be able to travel to plants regularly to meet partners and to understand business situations and problems Effective Presentation skill & Microsoft Office skill Familiar with Power BI and SAPe Our DEI Commitment At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Responsibilities

Lead Product Costing and act as a business partner to Procurement and Supply Chain to drive financial and business performance. Manage cost saving initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement.