Expert - Cost Engineering

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International and virtual environment

Flexibility and learnings

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Services Sdn Bhd in Cyberjaya, Malaysia is seeking a Cost Engineer to strengthen the Cost Engineering function within Corporate Procurement. The role collaborates with global teams to identify opportunities, apply cost and value engineering levers, and drive standardization across procurement, solution engineering and operations.

Your focus includes improving competitiveness and product value through rigorous cost analysis and design-to-value initiatives, while coaching

Qualifications

• Proven track record in identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
• Problem solving and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong English communication skills and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support fact-based decision making in Procurement and strengthen the Cost Engineering function.
• Collaborate across Procurement, Solution Engineering and Operations to drive cost improvements.
• Apply Cost & Value Engineering levers with partners and drive standardization.
• Improve competitiveness and quality through cost analysis, design-to-value and standardization projects.
• Coach Category Sourcing Managers and Solution Engineers; communicate project metrics to stakeholders.
• Travel approx. 20%.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor/Master in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Cost engineering tools

Job description

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

DHL Corporate Procurement is atrustworthybusiness partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group–SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transformthe way DHL Group issourcingproducts, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities,we drivetangible value forour colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

• To support fact-based decision making in Procurement we want to further build and strengthen the Cost Engineering function to identify improvement opportunities and maximize business value.
• The Cost Engineers collaborate globally across Procurement and divisions to provide better service and products at lower cost.
• Work with partners in Procurement, Solution Engineering and Operations through applying Cost & Value Engineering levers
• Collaborate across functions and realize improvement roadmaps, standardization and complexity reductions
• Improve the competitiveness and quality of DHL Group products & services through cost analysis, design-to-value & standardization projects
• Support DHL Group’s engineering and category teams to drive forward preferred solution designs
• Communicate accurately and timely project metrics to key stakeholders
• Train and coach Category Sourcing Managers and Solution Engineers
• Work in a Community of Practice on Cost Engineering topics at DHL Group to identify best practices, promote active knowledge sharing in the network of Solution Engineers, Category Sourcing Managers and through this improve our current working processes, standards, tools & methods
• Coach and help professionals to work on strategic saving opportunities and help achieve them

Your profile:

• Proven track record in identifying and implementing optimal solutions and cost reduction opportunities in a consultative approach and based on business needs
• Problem solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Competence to facilitate better decision making in Development and Procurement, based on knowledge of key manufacturing technologies
• Project and quality management competence gained, e.g. in Supply Base Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or consulting programs
• Competence in working with expert project teams to improve identified opportunities
• Teaming skills to drive change and challenge project teams; strong English communication skills to share solutions with project teams and suppliers
• Suggestions to improve systems (cost and value) and convince cross functional partners
• Travelling approx. 20%
• Proficiency in English – reading, writing & speaking

Experience Level:

• Approx. 5 years of industry experience in Development, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management or similar functions
• Bachelor/Master degree in a technical subject (preferably Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Operations Research or similar)

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About Us

With a global team of 6000+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. Our offices in Cyberjaya, Prague, and Chennai have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.