Deckers Brands

Director, Costing - UGG

Deckers Brands$154K — $208K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or business analysis; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of strategic footwear costing experience at a global company
  • Demonstrated leadership and sourcing experience
  • Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives
  • Experience leading through change management
  • 10+ years of management experience
  • Experience in managing multiple teams effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the UGG Costing Management team
  • Develop and execute strategic brand Objectives & Key Results
  • Build partnerships with leaders in Development, Planning, and Materials
  • Oversee costing plans and negotiation strategies with supply partners
  • Collaborate with Asia Operations and factories for integrated solutions
  • Support process enhancements to improve costing performance
  • Supervise Costing Reviews with the Product Team and collaborate on strategic inflation mitigation plans

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonuses that reward success
  • Financial planning assistance to meet employee goals
  • Support for time away from work for health and family
  • Generous discounts and community-based programs
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Costing - UGG

Reports to: Sr. Director, Costing

Location: Goleta, CA Hybrid

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday

The Role

As Director of Costing for UGG, you'll lead a high-performing team and drive cross-functional collaboration to shape long-term costing strategies. You'll partner with Sourcing, Planning, Product, and Asia Costing teams to manage and mitigate cost inflation, enhance product lifecycle management, and innovate costing processes and systems. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and scalable growth.

Your Impact
  • Lead and influence the UGG Costing Management team, including training, managing workload, development assignments, and cross-functional interactions
  • Develop, manage, and execute strategic brand Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) critical to brand success
  • Build and maintain long-term partnerships with leaders in Development, Planning, Materials, factories, and suppliers
  • Oversee strategic costing plans and negotiation strategies with factory and supply partners
  • Collaborate with Asia Operations Management, factory partners, and suppliers to deliver integrated business solutions
  • Support development and enhancement of systems and processes to improve costing performance
  • Supervise Costing Reviews with the Product Team at critical milestones and collaborate on strategic plans to mitigate inflation
  • Lead new processes to streamline the USA product costing cycle and manage business planning, budgeting, performance targets, and policy development


Who You Are
  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on financial or business analysis, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of strategic footwear costing experience at a global company
  • Strong leadership and sourcing experience
  • Experience creating and driving strategic initiatives
  • Experience leading and influencing through change
  • 10+ years management experience
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple teams


What We'll Give You
  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
  • Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
  • Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
  • Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
  • Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
  • Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.


$154,700.00 - $208,800.00

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Goleta, California

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About Deckers Brands

Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva®, and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. To learn more about Deckers Brands, visit www.deckers.com.
Learn more about Deckers Brands
Size
4,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$365.2 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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