Manager, Cost Modeling
Core
Building and scaling commercial capabilities in category intelligence, cost modelling, and cost engineering to drive value leadership across Prime spend.
Role type
Manager, Cost Modeling & Category Intelligence
Builds
Robust cost models, analytical tools, and digital templates for sourcing decisions
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain / Cost Engineering
Required skills
Category domain expertise, sourcing acumen, advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, value engineering, financial analysis, data synthesis, project execution
Preferred skills
End-to-end supply chain experience, Procurement Center of Excellence experience, multi-category cost engineering, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
Digital tools, templates, analytical platforms
Responsibilities
Develop should-cost models for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods; Digitize cost-modelling capabilities; Evaluate internal specifications against industry standards; Calculate yields, scrap, labor, overhead, and supplier margins; Translate cost insights into actionable recommendations; Deliver analytical support for forecasting and procurement negotiations
Seniority
Manager, hands-on strategic partner
