$144.6K – $163.2K/yr · Jobiba est.
The Golf Ball Cost Manager has a pivotal role on the TaylorMade Global Operations team, offering a remarkable opportunity for candidates with strong supply chain and technical backgrounds. In this position, you will spearhead the cost assessment and strategy of existing and new products, working closely with our R&D, Engineering, Finance, and leadership teams. The primary focus of this role will be centered around identifying the true costs of vertically integrated golf ball products, and those at external suppliers, and increasing product margin in those products. To be successful in this role you will need to apply specific skills sets and knowledge such as activity-based costing, demand planning, and financial modeling to help create the supply chain strategy for TaylorMade golf ball. We are seeking a candidate who has extensive costing knowledge and can conduct on-site negotiations with internal and external vendors. This individual should be genuinely passionate about optimizing operations, reducing costs, and implementing strategic initiatives. The ability to create relationships and influence stakeholders is essential. This role reports directly to the Associate Director of Purchasing and Capacity Planning for TaylorMade golf ball and offers a compelling career path for supply chain professionals eager to make an impact in the golf industry. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Lead activity-based costing initiative to identify cost by product type and facility. Lead Cross-functional team in golf ball margin initiative by identifying and implementing cost reduction projects across vertically integrated facilities and external suppliers. Build financial models to aid senior leadership with capital investment ventures. Create and present golf ball supply chain strategy initiatives to seni