Costing Engineering Manager (Activewear/ Lingerie)

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a commercially driven Costing Manager to lead end-to-end product costing activities for apparel, including BOM analysis, cost modelling and margin optimisation.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Design, Sourcing and Production teams to identify value engineering opportunities and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, while maintaining quality across Intimates, Activewear and Sleepwear.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product costing, value engineering, or industrial engineering within apparel, textile, or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, material consumption, manufacturing processes and cost drivers across Intimates, Activewear, and/or Sleepwear.
• Demonstrated track record in cost optimisation and delivering commercially viable solutions without compromising quality.
• Experience engaging suppliers and cost negotiations; ability to challenge assumptions and identify VE opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Sourcing, Material and Production teams to influence decisions throughout lifecycle.
• Analytical, data-driven, able to translate costing findings into business recommendations.
• Proactive, hands-on, able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product costing activities, including BOM analysis and cost modelling.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives to enhance competitiveness while maintaining quality.
• Partner with Product Development and Design to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Drive supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing and cost transparency.
• Establish costing processes, tools and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with Material, Sourcing and Production to achieve cost targets.
• Monitor market trends, raw material costs and supplier performance for analysis.
• Support seasonal planning and milestones with timely costing deliverables.

Skills

Costing

Value engineering

Industrial engineering

Cost modelling

BOM analysis

Supplier negotiations

Data-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global apparel manufacturer and sourcing organisation, partnering with some of the world's most recognised retailers across North America and Europe. With a well-established international sourcing network and strong manufacturing capabilities, they are seeking a commercially driven Costing Manager to join their Hong Kong team.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end product costing activities, including BOM analysis, cost modelling, price validation, and margin optimisation.
• Develop innovative cost-saving initiatives and engineering solutions to improve competitiveness while maintaining product quality and performance.
• Partner with Product Development and Design teams to identify value engineering opportunities, alternative materials, and cost-efficient manufacturing techniques.
• Drive supplier and vendor negotiations to secure competitive pricing and ensure cost transparency across the supply chain.
• Establish and maintain costing processes, tools, and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency across teams.
• Collaborate closely with Material, Sourcing, and Production teams to ensure cost targets are achieved throughout the product life-cycle.
• Monitor market trends, raw material costs, and supplier performance to provide cost analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support seasonal planning and critical milestones, ensuring timely costing deliverables and alignment with development calendars.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in product costing, value engineering, or industrial engineering within the apparel, textile, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, material consumption, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers across Intimates, Activewear, and/or Sleepwear categories.
• Demonstrated track record in driving cost optimisation initiatives and delivering commercially viable solutions without compromising quality or performance.
• Experienced in supplier engagement and cost negotiations, with the ability to challenge assumptions and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Comfortable partnering with Product Development, Sourcing, Material, and Production teams to influence decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret complex costing structures and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Proactive, hands-on, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting high-volume retail programs and working with major international retailers would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Join a leading global apparel platform serving internationally recognised retail brands.
• Take ownership of a high-impact role with direct influence on product profitability and sourcing strategy.
• Regional exposure across global suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong career growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding organisation.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.