Global Cost Manager, L10

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Position Summary

The L10 GCM is responsible for end-to-end L10 product cost governance across the product lifecycle. This role serves as the primary owner of L10 quotation readiness, cost publication, and cost variance management.

The position partners closely with Engineering, Cost Engineering, Finance, Procurement, ODM partners, and Business Management teams to drive cost transparency, profitability, and operational excellence while supporting rapid business growth in AI and CSP server programs.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End L10 Cost Ownership

- Own L10 total product cost structure and cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle.
- Consolidate and manage commodity costs, ODM value-add costs, manufacturing costs, NRE, and other non-BOM costs.
- Develop and maintain L10 cost baselines, forecasts, and cost reduction roadmaps.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities and drive cost improvement initiatives.

L10 Quotation & Cost Publication Management

- Lead L10 quotation readiness and approval processes.
- Ensure BOM, commodity pricing, DB pricing, and ODM quotations are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Govern L10 contract pricing, LQCM, Tape maintenance, and effective-date management.
- Establish and manage monthly and quarterly cost publication processes.

Cost Variance & Financial Governance

- Manage Buy Price, Sell Price, Net Cost, PPV, PPLN, rebates, and cost variance tracking.
- Drive cost reconciliation processes across Procurement, Finance, and ODM partners.
- Analyze cost movements and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations.
- Ensure alignment between procurement transactions, financial reporting, and business commitments.

Cross-Functional Cost Leadership

- Lead cost reviews and alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Program Management, and ODM partners.
- Manage cost-related risks, escalation paths, and executive communications.
- Influence business decisions through data-driven cost analysis and scenario modeling.
- Support strategic sourcing and product profitability objectives.

Process & System Development

- Build scalable processes for L10 cost governance and quotation management.
- Drive automation and digital transformation of cost management workflows.
- Define cost data governance, ownership models, and system requirements.
- Partner with IT and business teams to enhance cost management tools and reporting capabilities.