Industrial Cost Control Competency Leader
Core
Leading the transition from market-driven quote negotiation to a fact-based Industrial Purchasing model by upskilling merchandisers and factory teams in minute purchasing methodologies and auditing factory floors for accurate cost calculations.
Role type
Senior Industrial Cost Control Competency Leader
Builds
Fact-based purchasing partnerships and transparent cost structures for the fashion retail supply chain
Domain
Fashion retail / Apparel manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Standard Allowed Minute (SAM) engineering, Line Balancing, Cost Per Minute (CPM) auditing, Activity-based costing, Lean Manufacturing (8 Wastages), Data-driven costing systems, PLM systems (SAP, Centric, Trade Beyond), Forensic cost audits, Order allocation oversight
Preferred skills
Textile or footwear sourcing experience, FMCG contract manufacturing background, Pedagogical coaching ability, Cross-functional training design
Technologies
GSD, Spreadsheet modelling tools, Vendor cost repositories, SAP, Centric, Trade Beyond
Responsibilities
Design and deliver training workshops on Minute Purchasing and Cost Per Minute (CPM) methodologies, Deploy and audit the standard industrial costing framework across production lines, Enforce perimeter controls to ensure payment aligns with actual material usage, Conduct forensic cost audits to detect hidden margins or collusive pricing setups
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC