Analyst II, Material Costing Global - Converse

terial Costing Global - Converse within materials sourcing and manufacturing. The right candidate will bring motivation, engagement, and creativity to the team. We value individuals with an inclusive mindset and strong team-player attitude, combined with detail-oriented approach and passion for problem-solving. This role requires effective communication with global teammates, work cross-culturally, and value differences. A curious mindset, proactive approach, and a commitment to cost transparency are essential qualities to success in this position.

• Minimum 3 years of experience with material costing, finance, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.

• Bachelor's degree in material cost engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Knowledge of footwear construction, material manufacturing, and costing preferred.

• Experience developing and maintaining material/product data in an information management system.

• Project management experience a plus.

• Ability to exposure to raw material commodity markets and forecasting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.

• Strong attention to detail and process orientation.

• Team player, proactive, flexible and with a desire to learn and grow.

• Ability to travel 5%.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As an integral part of the material sourcing & manufacturing team, you will be partnering with functional team and material subject matter experts to support material costing manager on tracking industry commodity trend, building material cost breakdown, exploring value engineering opportunities and preparing cost negotiation tools as well as managing seasonal cost.

• You will be responsible for tracking global commodity markets and leading the seasonal material price negotiation.
• You will support to build critical cost management processes and governance through new standardization and tools.
• You will support to create material costing strategy and priorities.
• You will drive or support material cost saving opportunities.