Product Costing Manager

Ariat International

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Product
£95K - £105K
San Leandro

AI generated summary

You need a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in MS Excel, footwear knowledge, teamwork skills, integrity, and willingness to travel occasionally.
You will be responsible for analyzing product costs, setting target prices, identifying cost improvement opportunities, training teams on cost optimization, driving margin improvement initiatives, and automating processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Costing, Engineering, Business Management or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including Engineering, Development, Industry
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Costing are preferred. Related disciplines also
acceptable
High proficiency using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing, product costing, and global business management
Work independently and collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams
High level of integrity and teamwork, result-oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solving complex challenges and bringing new perspectives to existing processes and solutions
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time

Responsibilities

Engaging in the product development process
Identifying the linkages between material costs/ consumptions and how that drives overall FOBs for various styles
Creating a cost budget and a matrix to support product creation teams in setting up target prices
Selecting appropriately priced materials/constructions to achieve margin targets
Attending product design reviews, detail meetings, and documenting product opportunities for cost improvement
Using notes to create training curriculum and train product creation teams on cost improvement opportunities.
Leading efforts to improve cost transparency in the areas of labor, overhead, and profit (LOP)
Liaising with sourcing offices to gather information on the cost drivers of LOP at each factory
Defining approaches and processes for working with suppliers to properly allocate LOP to individual products to create improved cost transparency as an input to merchandising’s pricing models
Providing product cost info and validating product standard cost
Analyzing variance to support the finance standard cost reroll process
Documenting margin management process and narratives
Identifying improvement opportunities
Driving solutions to automate process and data tools to enhance operations efficiency
Supporting strategic margin improvement business initiatives that deliver better margins to Ariat profitability expectations.
Other duties as assigned

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Product Costing Manager?

The primary responsibility of a Product Costing Manager is to ensure accurate cost analysis for products throughout their lifecycle, from development to production, in order to optimize costs, support pricing strategies, and drive profitability.

Who does the Product Costing Manager report to?

The Product Costing Manager reports to the Sr. Dir, Supply Chain Operations, and Global Sourcing at the Ariat Headquarters in San Leandro, California.

What teams does the Product Costing Manager collaborate with?

The Product Costing Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, and manufacturing, to optimize costs and drive profitability for the products.

Where is the Product Costing Manager role based?

The Product Costing Manager role is based in the Ariat Headquarters in San Leandro California.

Ariat International

For those who live out loud, outside the lines and outdoors every chance they get.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1993

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ariat International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts. Featuring a patented technology designed to deliver stability, durability and comfort, Ariat pioneered the application of advanced athletic shoe technology into English riding boots and authentic Western boots. Ariat products are sold in a network of retail outlets throughout the world.