Engineer, Costing

Jobgether; India; On-site; INR 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether in India seeks an Engineer, Costing to optimize product costing across a global portfolio of apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. You will collaborate with sourcing, product development, and manufacturing partners to improve cost efficiency and profitability, using data-driven methodologies and automation.

The role focuses on seasonal costing activities, cost analysis, and strategic sourcing decisions in a fast-paced international environment, with emphasis on delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in industrial footwear manufacturing, buying office, or trading.
• Knowledge of BOMs and footwear construction methods.
• Experience in costing processes, sourcing, and vendor allocation.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills to identify cost savings.
• Experience with process improvement and digital tooling.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; willingness to adopt automation.
• Excellent communication and global stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English, with ability to communicate clearly in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage seasonal product development costing activities with milestones.
• Collaborate with sourcing, product development, materials, and vendors.
• Lead vendor negotiations using fact-based costing.
• Provide FOB and landed cost perspectives to support decisions.
• Promote standardized costing methodologies across teams.
• Monitor costing performance with metrics and reviews.
• Drive process optimization by eliminating redundancies and automating tasks.
• Lead cross-functional projects delivering analyses and recommendations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across global teams.

Skills

Costing

BOMs

Negotiation

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

B.E./B.Tech

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Engineer, Costing based in India.

In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing product costing operations across a global portfolio of apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. You will collaborate with sourcing, product development, manufacturing partners, and brand stakeholders to improve cost efficiency and product profitability. Working in a dynamic, international environment, you will contribute to seasonal costing activities and strategic sourcing decisions. You will use data-driven methodologies, analytical insights, and process automation to modernize costing practices. Your work will help identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and operational standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and driving measurable business impact.

Accountabilities

• Manage seasonal product development costing activities, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are consistently met.
• Collaborate with sourcing, product development, materials, planning teams, and manufacturing vendors to ensure seamless communication and information sharing.
• Lead vendor negotiations using fact-based costing methodologies, product engineering insights, and cost analysis to improve profitability.
• Provide FOB and landed cost perspectives to support vendor allocation decisions and broader sourcing strategies.
• Promote standardized costing methodologies, ensuring consistency, transparency, and compliance across teams and manufacturing partners.
• Monitor costing performance through key metrics, reporting, and operational reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive process optimization by eliminating redundant activities, automating repetitive tasks, and improving operational efficiency.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, delivering detailed analyses and recommendations in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and encourage collaboration, accountability, and high performance across the product supply organization.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in industrial footwear manufacturing, a buying office, or a trading company.
• Understanding of technical product specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and footwear construction methods.
• Knowledge of product development costing processes, sourcing practices, and vendor allocation strategies.
• Strong analytical, numerical reasoning, and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience with business process improvement, process redesign, reengineering, or organizational transformation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with an interest in adopting digital tools and automation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build consensus, and collaborate across global teams.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively.
• A strong sense of accountability, ownership, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strategic and innovative thinking, combined with leadership capabilities in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Additional knowledge of fabric weaving, textile construction, dyeing processes, printing, embroidery, quilting, sweater knits, or accessories is an advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale product costing and profitability initiatives across an international brand portfolio.
• Exposure to global sourcing, manufacturing, and product development operations.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in costing methodologies, sourcing strategies, and process optimization.
• Exposure to digital transformation, automation, and data-driven operational improvements.
• Full-time employment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning within a global business environment.