About the RoleSupport in setting strategic direction for costing to ensure the simplifying the costing process & getting costing transparency with supplier. He/she performs work and supports the Senior Manager / Director with the clear objective of setting up transparent costing with vendor & support in costing SMV negotiations & validation process.What You'll DoSimplifying the whole costing process & establishing transparent costing with suppliers. Improve the cost through key levers product strategy, man machine ratio, factory efficiency, labor cost and material optimization with the aim to deliver product value to the consumer. Establish and continuously update SMV based library tools that enable transparent, fact-based costing with suppliers. Should able to establish SMV validation process to make sure SMV used in Production are in aligned with SMV used at costing stage. Work with suppliers to to bring them on SMV based costing journey aswell work with them in validating & aligning on the Cut to Pack SMV. Establish an appropriate governance for cost validation through standardization, benchmarking. Supporting in creating factory level/country level cost competitive matrix. Explore & develop new training tools and training materials for both Gap internal staffs & external vendors/factories. Continuously work with Vendors & ME team on improving cost through SMV reduction.  Supports and tracks key factory productivity metrics by working with Manufacturing Excellence team.  Explore & develop training materials for both Gap internal staffs & external vendors/factories. Who You AreStrong knowledge of apparel manufacturing.  Should have strong understanding of Apparel constructions & he should be strong in SMV & must have a PMTS knowledge preferably certified in GSD. Strong knowledge of product cost drivers (i.e. Macro factors which drives the cost). Ability to create reports, provide analysis and recommendations to improve productivity & efficiency. Communication skills– both written and verbal –English. Strong negotiations & Driving results skill, risk management and trouble shooting skills; works proactively. Ability to influence all levels internal & external supplier management. Planning, scheduling, and reporting strengths. University graduate or degree in Industrial. Engineering or Textile or Garment (Industry related) or equivalent work experience. 8-10 years business experience with 3 years in management role in managing end to end costing. Staff management and supervising experience across broad geographical area.