NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, OR. Partner with functional subject matter experts to research industry commodity variables. Develop actionable should cost models. Translate macro raw material trends into finished material cost expectations. Monitor global commodity markets. Identify value engineering insights. Inform supply chain cost negotiations and planning strategies. Establish critical cost management processes and governance through key standardization and financial practices. Bring a curious mindset, proactive approach, and a critical focus on cost transparency. Identify, craft, and approach material costing through an enterprise lens. Collaborate and influence all levels of management. Investigate, capture, and maintain material/product data in an information management system.

Applicant must have a Master's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Information Systems and completion of a graduate-level course, research project, intern role, or thesis involving the following:

Materials Vendor Landscaping;
Financial Risk Analysis;
Supplier Lifecycle Management;
Product Creation (Design/Manufacturing);
Innovation Costing;
Commodity Market Forecasting;
Material Cost Breakdown Creation; and
Design & Implementation of Market Baskets.

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