Costing Manager - Teva Footwear

deckers; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health and wellness

Growth and development

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA (Hybrid) is seeking a Costing Manager for Teva Footwear to oversee the product costing process from concept through prototyping and sales samples. You will collaborate with Product, Development, and Sourcing to ensure cost targets align with margins and commercial viability.

You will build costing tools, deliver margin analysis, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in finance or business analysis.
• 6+ years of footwear product costing experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product costing lifecycle—from initial brief and design through final prototypes and salesman samples.
• Provide ongoing costing support and margin analysis to Product and Development teams with cost engineering solutions.
• Apply product and manufacturing knowledge to drive cost efficiency and mentor cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain pre-costing tools and reports for visibility on costs and margins.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen cost awareness and develop new reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Footwear costing

Costing tools

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Costing lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business

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)

Typically 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.

$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.

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