Costing Lead (Hybrid)

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Costing Lead. In this role you will take on the revamping of our quoting processes and partner with the Global Sourcing team to manage competitive bids and analysis complete landed costs build negotiation strategies and prepare tool kits for cost negotiations on new product development and business transfers. This role will stand up transparent costing processes and shouldbe costing tools and databases. The position also requires spearheading annual cost review analysis and negotiation preparation for the Global Sourcing team based on market trends shouldbe costing and other negotiation levers. Applicants should have the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams to lead process enhancement projects and new tool implementation. The ideal candidate also possesses a strong ability to drive change management and support leadership in guiding the Global Sourcing department. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Partner with the Global Sourcing team to run competitive bids perform quote analysis complete landed cost reviews and build negotiation strategies 
• Build transparent costing tools that support a cost database 
• Perform shouldbe costing to aid in new product development and negotiation 
• Conduct annual price negotiations with vendors structuring negotiation plans based on market movements; collaborate with merchandising on market pricing challenges 
• Own and revamp quoting and competitive bidding process initiatives with minimal consultation from Senior leaders 
• Complete landed cost cost analysis and negotiation preparation 
• Build annual cost review process with strategic negotiation structured in market assessment and shouldbe costing 
• Lead the development and implementation of the new quoting and negotiation process 
• Collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution 
• Drive change management initiatives to support process improvements 
• Learn and utilize systems such as ERP and PLM 
• Manage longterm projects proactively providing visibility to stakeholders 
• Occasional travel may be required for building a cost database and shouldbe costing 

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field 
• 6 years minimum of experience the field 
• 3 years minimum of experience in a similar position 
• Proficiency in plastics print sewn wood and furniture categories or any combination thereof 
• Strong understanding of commodities and market indices 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough analysis and derive actionable insights 
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of successful outcomes 
• Experience in managing change and influencing stakeholders without formal authority 
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint is required; proficiency with Power BI preferred 
• Demonstrated good judgment in routine daytoday independent decisionmaking 
• Ability to clearly share complex information and ideas verbally and in writing providing the right amount of detail to meet audience needs 
• Proactively seek out the diverse perspectives and talents of others to influence own work 
• Consistently delivers results independently 
• Ability to take advantage of stretch opportunities to learn and contribute more broadly to the team 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary between $70500$85000 depending on relevant experience & skillset. 

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible 
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding 
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) 
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest 
• Onsite preschool for our employees children 
• Onsite employee gym for all levels/fitness needs 
• Generous employee discount 
• Casual dressand we really mean it 

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve. 

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a downtoearth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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