Lead - Cost Modeling - FMCG

Basic Qualifications :

- Fluency in English with the ability to work in a multi-lingual environment

- 4+ years of Supply Chain, Sourcing, Finance and/or Project Management experience; 6 Years preferred

- The Cost Model Lead is responsible for the development of should-cost models for direct, indirect and ESC categories across the global sourcing organization. to provide the data, insights and resources that buying teams need to most effectively leverage should cost modeling.

- Develop should cost models across a range of spend categories - perform research on production/delivery processes on categories, develop the structure of models, research and validate assumptions, and test modeling logic

- Analyze cost model results and communicate model logic, findings, and implications with Sourcing and business team counterparts

- Support any negotiations or other sourcing events as needed to ensure effective use of cost models by procurement team counterparts

- Ensure consistent application of cost model methodologies across categories

- Develop and manage centralized cost model COE KPIs tracking, reporting, and communication to the organization; support a capacity model and operational metrics to ensure COE resources are used most effectively and stakeholder needs are met

- Maintain a central library of models to ensure said models are up-to-date and ready for use by procurement counterparts

- Sourcing is seeking a high-performing and self-motivated individual to join the DnA (Data & Analytics)

- Should Cost Model COE team as a Cost Model Lead. This role is a great opportunity for an individual who wishes to grow professionally in the intersection of procurement, finance, and manufacturing. The individual who will qualify for this position must demonstrate strong analytical skills, high curiosity, ability to learn new concepts quickly, a proactive mindset, an aptitude for active listening and great communication skills.