Deckers Brands

Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Deckers Brands$137K — $185K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 7+ years of strategic apparel/accessories costing experience
  • Expert knowledge of cost management and product cost drivers
  • Proven ability to drive initiatives and lead change
  • Demonstrated leadership experience supporting large-scale brands
  • 3+ years management experience, including hiring and training team members
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems, FlexPLM or similar platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills and deep product costing expertise

Responsibilities

  • Manage the costing process in the US and lead reviews with product teams at key seasonal milestones
  • Leverage costing expertise to proactively identify solutions for margin-challenged styles
  • Collaborate with Product & Design teams to ensure seasonal targets are achieved
  • Drive cross-functional alignment with Sourcing, Planning, and Asia Costing
  • Lead efforts to mitigate inflation across logistics, materials, and production costs
  • Anticipate risks, identify issues, and present actionable solutions to business partners
  • Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting clear goals and driving results
  • Streamline the product costing cycle through process improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses to reward success
  • Financial Planning and wellbeing programs
  • Time away from work for personal needs
  • Generous discounts and community-based perks
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Title:Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Reports to: Director, Costing - Lifestyle


Location: Goleta, CA - Hybrid

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday 6 Thursday

The Role

As the Sr. Manager, Costing for Apparel & Accessories, you9ll lead brand-specific costing activities, oversee team performance, foster cross-functional collaboration, and develop long-term costing strategies that support margin improvement and corporate growth objectives. You9ll be a key driver of innovation, process improvement, and team development.

Your Impact

  • Manage the costing process in the US, leading reviews with product teams at key seasonal milestones
  • Leverage costing expertise to proactively identify solutions for margin-challenged styles
  • Collaborate with Product & Design teams to ensure seasonal targets are achieved
  • Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Sourcing, Planning, and Asia Costing to align shared strategies
  • Lead efforts to mitigate inflation across logistics, materials, and production costs
  • Anticipate risks, identify issues, and present actionable solutions to business partners
  • Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting clear goals and driving results
  • Train and manage Costing Managers and junior team members, supporting their growth and development
  • Streamline the product costing cycle through process improvements and develop analytical tools to standardize processes
  • Enhance systems and processes to improve costing performance and meet business needs

Who You Are

  • Bachelor9s degree preferred in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 7+ years of strategic apparel/accessories costing experience
  • Expert knowledge of cost management and product cost drivers
  • Proven ability to drive initiatives and lead change
  • Demonstrated leadership experience supporting large-scale brands
  • 3+ years management experience, including hiring, training, and onboarding team members
  • Ability to identify development opportunities and support growth plans for direct reports
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems, FlexPLM or similar platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills and deep product costing expertise

What We9ll Give You 6

  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We9ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they9re 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 employees9 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. That9s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
  • Health and Wellness - There9s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

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$137,500.00 - $185,600.00

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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