Senior Program Manager Product Cost - Golf Ball

This senior leadership role sits on the TaylorMade Global Operations team and is accountable for the cost and margin performance of the golf ball category across a global manufacturing network. The network includes nine manufacturing locations in Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, and the United States, three of which are vertically integrated, and represents a nine-figure annual spend base. The role determines the true cost of golf balls made in-house and by external suppliers, sets cost targets, and leads decisions that increase product margin, working closely with R&D, Engineering, Finance, and executive leadership.

• Lead activity-based costing to establish true cost by product type and facility across vertically integrated plants and external suppliers.
• Build financial models and analytical tools, including capital investment cases, total cost of ownership, and design-to-cost driver analysis, to guide senior leadership decisions.
• Present golf ball supply chain and cost strategy to senior and executive leadership, simplifying complex data for diverse audiences.
• Own supplier costing decisions and lead on-site negotiation of long-term sourcing agreements, setting pricing and terms and deciding when to switch, dual-source, or exit a supplier.
• Lead cost-related stage-gate decisions and provide cost leadership on cross-functional new product introduction teams, with authority to challenge or escalate designs that miss cost and margin targets.
• Own cost governance for the golf ball category, including approval of FOB cost changes, quoting standards, pricing methodologies, and maintenance of price lists and revision history by product and supplier.
• Lead cost reviews and design-for-manufacture cost options with R&D, Engineering, and Product Creation.
• Develop the sourcing strategy for faster, more cost-effective delivery of the ball category, track pricing trends of critical commodities, and lead supply risk assessments and mitigation to protect continuity, cost, and quality.
• Own the golf ball cost and margin strategy, setting cost targets, leading make-versus-buy decisions, and driving cross-functional cost reduction projects across vertically integrated facilities and overseas suppliers.
• Own the annual FOB cost and margin forecast, recommend corrective actions to senior leadership when results deviate from plan, and develop cost analysts and cross-functional team members by setting priorities and decision-making standards for cost analysis.

• Fluent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proven cost management expertise in overseas manufacturing settings, including should-cost modelling, FOB and landed cost, freight, duty, and currency exposure.
• Advanced cost accounting and financial modelling expertise, including activity-based costing, total cost of ownership, and capital investment business cases.
• Cost analysis and negotiation expertise, with demonstrated success leading complex, high-value supplier negotiations and long-term sourcing agreements, including on-site with overseas suppliers.
• Manufacturing process knowledge in injection moulding, automated painting, and packaging, plus experience in lean manufacturing and continual improvement, with the ability to identify and drive process changes.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior/executive stakeholders without direct authority, building relationships and credibility internally and with suppliers.
• Experience leading change management and driving margin improvement initiatives across vertically integrated facilities and external suppliers.
• Ability to simplify complex data for presentation to diverse management levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel, and familiarity with Business Objects, DOMO, or Oracle.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing cost management, strategic sourcing, or related supply chain functions, including at least 5 years managing costs and suppliers in overseas manufacturing settings.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and developing or managing analysts.

• Master of Business Administration or other graduate degree.
• Experience in golf ball or comparable high-volume polymer or consumer-products manufacturing.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CMA, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience managing costs and suppliers in Asia is preferred for the overseas manufacturing setting.

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials.
• Frequent travel may be required.
• Onsite role.

• Health & wellness benefits.
• Performance bonuses.
• Product discounts.
• Holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Other benefits may be offered in accordance with company plans.