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It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.\nMANAGER, FINANCE COST AND STANDARDS ENGINEERING\nWHO YOU’LL WORK WITH\nThis position is based in Nike Taiwan Office located in Taichung, Taiwan, reporting to Director, Partner Cost Engineering and Standard. In this role you will be working closely with our Nike Footwear Manufacturing Partners teams, along with Nike cross functional including Footwear Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Finance. You will work alongside Cost and Standards Engineering team in Taichung office and other Asia locations to conduct seasonal quote management and create value through identifying and driving costing opportunities. You will function as both an internal and external subject matter expert in Nike Costing.\nWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR\nWe are looking for a Manager, Finance Cost and Standards Engineering who is a proactive problem solver, able to prioritize tasks, work productively, and a flexible multitasker. You foster effective teamwork in partner with Nike cross functional teams to drive competitive, sustainable, and standardized costing across footwear. Knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing, innovation, costing, and global business management; experience with footwear supply chain is preferred.\nBachelor's degree with a focus in Engineering, Business Management, Finance, or related field\nA minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Footwear Engineering, Development, Manufacturing, or Product Costing is preferred. 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