Strategic Costing & Pricing Specialist

ASE Global; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASE Global in Penang is seeking a Senior Costing Executive to prepare and review product costings, customer quotations, and pricing proposals. The role analyzes cost and margin changes, supports cost-saving initiatives, and collaborates across departments to ensure competitive pricing.

The position supports budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX submissions, with Mandarin preferred for communications and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on costing or manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Mandarin speakers preferred to support job-related communication needs.
• Strong analytical ability with proficiency in handling large data sets using advanced Excel and analytical tools.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, computation, and review of customer RFQs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on pricing proposals, including complex or high-value cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain) to develop competitive pricing.
• Conduct detailed analysis on cost fluctuations and margin performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Initiate and monitor cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement strategies.
• Drive automation and enhancement of pricing and costing processes with templates and workflows.
• Provide financial support in forecasting, budgeting, and operating cost analysis for management decisions.
• Review, prepare, and submit CAPEX applications to headquarters for compliance.
• Handle special ad-hoc analyses and reporting tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superior.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

ASE Global in Penang is seeking a Senior Costing Executive to prepare and review product costings, customer quotations, and pricing proposals. The role analyzes cost and margin changes, supports cost-saving initiatives, and collaborates across departments to ensure competitive pricing.

The position supports budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX submissions, with Mandarin preferred for communications and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.