Sample Target Coster

In this role, you will drive cost optimization, process standardization, and performance improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization. You will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and profitability throughout the sample production and delivery process. Your responsibilities Lead and continuously improve the end-to-end sample value stream, defining standards, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization Drive process harmonization, governance, rollout activities, and stakeholder training to ensure consistent execution Coordinate sample volume planning and consolidate demand forecasts in alignment with business, sales, and project stakeholders Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to cost, scrap, quality, delivery performance, and production volumes Initiate escalation and corrective actions in case of performance deviations affecting capacity, quality, delivery, or costs Develop and implement cost improvement projects aligned with profitability and operational efficiency targets Define and manage cost targets for sample-related projects and track progress against agreed objectives Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and business teams to identify and realize cost reduction opportunities Drive material and manufacturing cost optimization initiatives and ensure sustainable implementation of improvement measures Provide transparent performance reporting and support management decision-making through data-driven insights Act as a central point of contact for sample process governance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence Foster cross-functional collaboration to strengthen efficiency, cost competitiveness, and customer satisfaction throughout the sample lifecycle University degree in Economics, Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in a comparable role Strong analytical mindset combined with a structured and result-oriented way of working Proven ability to take ownership, demonstrate leadership, and drive initiatives independently Entrepreneurial thinking with a proactive and solution-focused attitude Strong execution skills with a track record of successfully implementing improvements and delivering results Advanced reporting and data analysis skills Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken German language skills are considered an advantage