Global Apparel Costing Lead for Margin Optimization

Vans; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans is seeking a senior Costing Manager to drive end-to-end product costing across a global sourcing portfolio and embed enterprise costing standards into regional execution. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, PSE, Brand, Engineering, Sourcing, and Product teams to optimize margins and ensure cost discipline across regions.

The role requires extensive experience in apparel costing, strong analytical skills, and a track record of delivering cost optimization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of apparel sourcing, manufacturing, product costing, cost engineering, or supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in apparel costing, garment construction, manufacturing processes, material cost drivers, and vendor economics.
• Proven track record of delivering cost optimization, cost engineering, and vendor negotiation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as central connector across Finance, PSE and Brand to establish end-to-end product cost governance.
• Lead global FOB validation, consolidation, and submission across GTM milestones; ensure accuracy and margins.
• Lead regional costing through Senior Costing Engineers in key sourcing countries.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across materials, construction, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Product teams to balance cost, quality, and product intent.
• Provide insights on economic trends, cost drivers, and regional dynamics to inform decisions.
• Coach and build costing capability across regions.

Skills

Costing knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Vendor negotiations

Strategic thinking

Education

Textile Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain

Finance

Tools

Excel

Costing tools

Job description

Vans is seeking a senior Costing Manager to drive end-to-end product costing across a global sourcing portfolio and embed enterprise costing standards into regional execution. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, PSE, Brand, Engineering, Sourcing, and Product teams to optimize margins and ensure cost discipline across regions.

The role requires extensive experience in apparel costing, strong analytical skills, and a track record of delivering cost optimization and