Footwear Costing Manager - Up to 110M

At Deckers, we don't just create footwear; we build iconic brands that define lifestyles. As a global leader behind names like UGG, Teva, and HOKA, we thrive on innovation, adventure, and pushing boundaries. Join our passionate team of over 3,000 individuals worldwide, where creativity, collaboration, and growth are not just encouraged—they're celebrated. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact on globally loved products, your next great adventure starts here.

About the Role

As our Footwear Costing Manager, you'll be a key architect of profitability, directly influencing the financial success of multiple world-renowned brands. Reporting to the Senior Costing Manager, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated Brand Costing team, driving strategic pricing initiatives and high-level factory negotiations. This is more than a management role; it's an opportunity to optimize global costing strategies, foster crucial relationships with supply chain leaders and Asian factories, and ensure our iconic footwear hits target margins season after season. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for negotiation and a passion for developing talent, step into this impactful leadership position.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to and implement best-in-class costing strategies, policies, and processes to enhance operational performance and lead key projects.

• Cost Optimization: Drive continuous improvement through advanced cost engineering, identifying inefficiencies, and unlocking significant cost optimization opportunities.

• High-Level Negotiation: Lead and secure optimal results from vendor and supplier negotiations, providing critical strategic insights to leadership.

• Team Development: Manage, coach, and develop your Brand Costing team, setting clear OKRs and fostering their growth to consistently achieve brand seasonal MFP margin targets.

• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong partnerships with functional departments and key factory vendors across the globe.

• Education: University Degree or above.

• Experience: 8+ years of relevant footwear experience in costing and/or manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a people management or supervisory role.

• Skills & Competencies:

o Fluency in both spoken and written English.

o Exceptional price negotiation skills.

o Results-oriented with a proven ability to plan and deliver against tight deadlines.

o Strong technical expertise and knowledge of product construction and manufacturing methods.

o Proficiency in IT systems, including advanced Excel.

o High degree of integrity and open to change.