Skechers USA, Inc

Costing & Merchandise Planning Manager

Skechers USA, Inc$85K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree required, preferably in a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in the apparel industry, with a focus on development and costing.
  • Strong Excel proficiency for managing and generating complex margin reports.
  • Experience in negotiating vendor assessments and contracts.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret detailed cost breakdowns and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement apparel cost control procedures to improve financial margins.
  • Deliver training on costing processes to empower development teams.
  • Conduct cost comparisons across various categories to optimize margins.
  • Collaborate with the Materials team on cost efficiencies and projections.
  • Partner with Merchandisers to set and improve seasonal margin targets.
  • Negotiate MOQ/MCQ and enforce Skechers Cost Standards with vendors.
  • Provide actionable business analysis and reports to senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and tools.
  • Engagement with senior leadership to impact strategic decisions.
  • Exposure to a high-paced product development life cycle.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Develop and implement Skechers apparel cost control procedures and policies to enhance organizational costing performance against key objectives. In addition to costing, this role will also support the merchandise planning needs by supplying seasonal projections to be used for capacity planning and material bookings. In this highly collaborative role you will work closely with Merchandisers, Sales, Product Developers, Suppliers and our Production team to support the entire product development costing and merchandise planning process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Responsible for costing management and analysis of all apparel from development through production. This includes the development, evolution and implementation of the short-term and long-term strategic agenda with focus on improved financial margins. All while ensuring transparency of any financial risks and opportunities to internal partners.
  • Develop and deliver costing processes, tools, and training to development teams to enable and empower better decision making to increase margins.
  • Conduct cost comparisons by gender, silhouette, COO to ensure optimal margin is achieved.
  • Skilled/experienced in IMU/margin calculations and able to calculate target FOB to hit specific margin requirements (based on provided Wholesale, Duty, Target Margin, Freight).
  • Collaborate with Materials team on material costs and process improvements, providing seasonal volume projections to aid in negotiations and ensuring that updates are communicated in proper cadence with costing calendar deadlines.
  • Partner with Merchandisers and sales to develop seasonal margin targets and work closely to drive for margin improvements.
  • Negotiate and reconfirm MOQ/MCQ and Skechers Cost Standards as needed. Engages in vendor assessments specific to development deliverables, costing and overall quality of product.
  • Maintain System’s FOB and Pre-cost in Flex and working excel files for SMU/Off-Price.
  • Provide high-level analysis, business reports, and qualitative actionable feedback to make recommendations to senior leadership, including contributions to quarterly hindsight's.
  • Manage needed Compass updates.
  • Manage communication with internal and external teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communicator and team player.
  • Great Negotiator/Compromiser.
  • Excellent Excel skills.  Manage/generate margin reports, analysis, ad hoc reports.
  • Able to analyze complex margin reports, cost component breakdowns, materialization breakdowns, production pair reports.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Education: Degree Required.
  • Experience in apparel industry; preferred development and/or costing experience.
  • Computer Applications, Excel skill is mandatory.

The pay range for this position is $85,000-$95,000/yr USD.

About Skechers USA, Inc

SKECHERS USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. SKECHERS' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

Skechers USA, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at Skechers USA, Inc, a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, where your career journey is as dynamic as the styles we create. As part of our diverse team, you'll engage in an environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Skechers, we are committed to making every step a journey of growth. Dive into a range of job opportunities that span across various departments—from marketing to sales, and product development to finance. Each position offers a chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in a global company known for its commitment to innovation and quality. Join Skechers’ market-leading team to help redefine comfort and style in footwear across the world. Our team at Skechers is at the forefront of design and technology, constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver the best in footwear. Transform Your Career Lead with confidence and creativity. Skechers empowers you to take your career to new heights with leadership opportunities that encourage you to innovate and lead projects that transform the industry. Our culture is all about embracing change and making an impact. Work alongside a global team of professionals who are as passionate about footwear as they are about making a difference. At Skechers, you’ll collaborate with talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives and skills to every project. Innovative Work Environment Step into a role within Skechers and join a team where innovation meets action. Our employees are equipped with the tools and freedom to deliver groundbreaking solutions on a global scale, enhancing our company's reputation as a leader in the footwear industry. Be Part of a Great Team Experience the benefits of working in a supportive and inclusive culture. Skechers values diversity and is dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our team is our family, and we support each other’s professional and personal growth through comprehensive training and development programs. Future-Proof Your Career With Skechers, your future is bright. Our commitment to your career is shown through unmatched training, diverse employment opportunities, and a clear path to advancement. Whether you’re seeking a full-time position, an internship, or leadership roles, Skechers provides the resources to achieve your career aspirations. Explore Job Opportunities Discover the wide array of employment options at Skechers, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles that shape the future of our company. Each role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our success while advancing your own professional skills. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Skechers today and transform your passion for footwear into a rewarding career. SEARCH SKECHERS JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Skechers USA, Inc.
Learn more about Skechers USA, Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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