Senior Costing Engineer
- Vietnam
- Senior Level
- Posted
About Us: We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan.
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POSITION SUMMARY: All brands strategy, product development, and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the Netherlands and the US with respect to products under the Tommy Hilfiger brand sold across EMEA, NA, and APAC. This role supports the above-mentioned PVH related parties in meeting their operational and strategic objectives.
The Senior Costing Engineer leads initiatives that strengthen cost competitiveness across TH Global Supply through robust cost analysis, structured governance, and actionable business insight. The role leads the design and rollout of effective cost analysis methods, processes, and tools, while advancing strategies to optimize total cost and improve operational efficiency.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provide seasonal style-level should cost benchmarks, identify cost gaps, and communicate insights to relevant teams to support more effective cost negotiations. Develop should-cost standards for key cost components by applying fact-based costing methodologies.
Identify cost improvement opportunities through product re-engineering, manufacturing process improvement, and material utilization optimization, and drive implementation in partnership with relevant stakeholders. Lead cost analytics and cost governance initiatives to support business decision-making, performance management, and strategic cost direction.
Support seasonal macro cost trend forecasting and cost capture mechanisms and reconcile forecasts against actuals for reporting and analysis. Partner with Costing leadership to shape and advance global strategic costing initiatives. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal Contacts: TH Global Supply teams and relevant cross-functional business partners, as needed.
External Contacts: Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and vendors. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Indirect: Influences and supports cross-functional teams and project stakeholders.
DECISION MAKING: Exercises independent judgment within established costing frameworks and significantly influence decisions related to cost analysis, benchmarking, and improvement opportunities, escalating higher-risk or business-critical matters as appropriate.
RESOURCEFULNESS /CREATIVITY: Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in staying current on industry trends, manufacturing technologies, and changes that affect product cost and construction. Applies creative and structured problem-solving to address costing challenges and identify practical, data-driven solutions. ENVIRONMENT : Primarily based in the Vietnam office.
Travel may be required depending on business needs, management direction, and project demands. CORE VALUE: Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically, 5–8 years of relevant experience in the apparel manufacturing sector, with strong exposure to industrial engineering, apparel product costing, or related supply chain functions. Hands-on experience with work measurement techniques in the apparel industry expected; GSD licensed practitioners will have a strong advantage. Training or certification in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools preferred.
Operational or supply chain experience in a multinational corporation preferred. Skills: Strong integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards. Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with data analysis and reporting tools required. Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and data analysis tools is an advantage. Strong people skills to build alignment and drive practical solutions across internal and external stakeholders. PVH Corp.
or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
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