Cost of Goods (CoG) Project Lead
On-siteLinkou, Taipei, Taiwan
Job Summary
Set up and maintain the Cost of Goods management framework, including governance cadence, reporting structures, and escalation mechanisms. Own the CoG roadmap for assigned platforms and product families, translating business targets into actionable cost reduction plans. Drive CoG improvement initiatives from ideation through realization while coordinating activities across Sourcing, Cost Engineering, D&E, PLM, Business Lines, and Finance. Provide transparent reporting on CoG status, savings realization, forecasts, risks, and opportunities to support management reviews and decision-making. Act as the primary CoG focal point, ensuring accurate performance tracking and escalating execution risks as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, sourcing, operations, industrial engineering, or product development
- Experience working in complex matrix organizations
- Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver business results
- Experience presenting to sourcing teams and senior management
- Understanding of Cost of Goods management, sourcing processes, and product lifecycle management
- Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build alignment across multiple organizational levels
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority in a matrix organization
- Strong project and program management capabilities with a track record of driving initiatives to closure
- Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and drive progress in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and data-driven approach
- Strong business acumen and understanding of Cost of Goods performance drivers
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable management insights and recommendations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including interactions with senior managers and directors
- Strong ownership mindset with a results-oriented approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Occasional business travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment is preferred
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.