Costing Manager - Teva Footwear

Deckers Outdoor Corporation; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Financial planning

Time off

Discounts & perks

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Costing Manager for Teva Footwear to oversee the product costing lifecycle from concept through prototyping and samples, partnering with Product, Development, and Sourcing to ensure cost targets and margin goals.

This role requires deep costing experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor cross-functional teams to build costing tools and deliver clear visibility during development while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on financial or business analysis, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of footwear product costing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of financial business reporting and pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full costing lifecycle from initial brief and design through final prototypes and salesman samples to ensure cost targets are met.
• Provide ongoing costing support and margin analysis to Product and Development teams, offering cost engineering solutions and updates to meet seasonal financial targets.
• Apply product and manufacturing knowledge to drive cost efficiency and mentor cross-functional teams on cost-related best practices.
• Build and maintain pre-costing tools and reports to provide visibility on costs, margins, and sourcing impacts.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen cost awareness and develop new reports and projects for continuous improvement.

Skills

Costing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business analysis

Job description

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title

Costing Manager - Teva Footwear

Reports to

Director, Costing

Location

Goleta, CA or Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Typicaly 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday

The Role

As the Costing Manager for Teva Footwear, you'll oversee the product costing process for assigned brands and categories from initial concept through final prototyping and sales samples. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Development, and Sourcing teams to ensure products are cost-effective, commercially viable, and aligned with seasonal margin targets. Leveraging your manufacturing knowledge and cost engineering expertise, you'll proactively identify cost risks and opportunities, provide actionable margin analysis, and deliver clear cost visibility throughout the development cycle. You'll also build and refine costing tools and reports to drive efficiency and improve decision-making, while mentoring others and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Manage the full product costing lifecycle-from initial brief and design through final prototypes and salesman samples-to ensure cost targets are met
• Provide ongoing costing support and margin analysis to Product and Development teams, offering cost engineering solutions and updates to meet seasonal financial targets
• Apply product and manufacturing knowledge to drive cost efficiency and mentor cross-functional teams on cost-related best practices
• Build and maintain pre-costing tools and reports to provide visibility on costs, margins, and sourcing impacts
• Lead initiatives to strengthen cost awareness and develop new reports and projects for continuous improvement

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis on financial or business analysis, or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of footwear product costing experience required
• Thorough knowledge of financial business reporting and pricing models
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience building and refining costing tools and reports

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.

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$96,600.00 - $130,400.00

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.