Director of Cost Reduction

Job title: Director of Cost Reduction

Company: Market America


Job description: Corporate Mission:Market America’s mission is to provide a system for entrepreneurs to create supplemental income, while providing consumers worldwide with a better way to shop. Through revolutionary technology and the power of people, we are creating the economy of the future.Position Summary:The Director of Cost Reduction is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to identify and reduce costs across the organization, improving profitability and efficiency. This role involves leading cross functional teams, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with various departments to identify cost-saving opportunities.Essential Function and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive cost reduction strategies across all business units.
• Analyze expenditures, supply chains, and operational processes to identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency without compromising quality or customer experience.
• Lead cross functional teams in project management and change initiatives.
• Track savings, provide clear reporting to senior leadership, and ensure sustainable outcomes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Cross-functional team management.

Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Market America.Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Computer/Communication Skills:

• This role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficient use of MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook, required
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted strategic projects in conjunction with day-to-day tactical activities
• Ability to get along and work with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, flexible
• Prioritizes and models good communication skills; follows up, timely responses, proactive and positive in approach
• Above moderate to high levels in reading comprehension, writing, and speaking in English; active listening; attention to detail; critical thinking; mathematics, creative problem solving; complex problem solving; and judgment.
• Participative management style-advocate of team concept
• Results and people oriented, with judgment to balance other business considerations
• Service oriented, but assertive/persuasive.

Travel:

• Annual conference participation and related travel

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust and weather conditions prevalent at the time (i.e., cold hot/humid)
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Regularly required to talk, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop kneel and crouch
• Raise and lower an object from one level to the another, less than twenty (20) pounds.
• Visual acuity must be a minimum or 20/40 (corrected) and normal hand/eye coordination
• Normal or corrected hearing
• Must be able to perform in an office environment where ninety (90) percent of work is performed sitting.
• Occasional long or irregular hours of work

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Market America | SHOP.COM considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Expected salary:

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job date: Tue, 13 May 2025 23:08:13 GMT

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