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The Associate Director of Cost Reduction & Design-to Cost role holds accountability for driving a step-change in cost competitiveness across the refrigerated container product portfolio. This role is focused on delivering structural and sustainable cost reductions, with immediate emphasis on standard cost reduction through procurement optimization and product design changes. The primary objective is to achieve a reduction in Bill of Materials over three years across the entire Global Container Portfolio, enabling improved pricing competitiveness, margin recovery, and market share gains in a highly competitive global market.
Job Responsibility:
Define and execute the global cost reduction roadmap
Translate strategic objectives into executable programs with clear milestones
Ensure strong focus on execution and savings realization
Lead global design-to-cost and value engineering initiatives
Drive simplification, standardization, and material substitution
Challenge legacy designs and technical specifications
Drive global sourcing and supplier cost-down initiatives
Lead negotiations, resourcing, and should-cost analyses
Ensure immediate impact on standard costs
Coordinate global cross-functional teams in Asia and the USA
Operate effectively within a matrix organization
Act as a change agent with high executive exposure
Requirements:
Experience in industrial cost reduction, operations, or program management
Strong global program management background
Proven experience in design-to-cost and procurement-driven savings
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