Director, Costing - UGG

Deckers Brands; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Financial planning

Time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Director of Costing for UGG to lead a high-performing team and shape long-term costing strategies. You will partner with Sourcing, Planning, Product, and Asia Costing teams to manage cost inflation and drive improvements across the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and scalability, with a hybrid work model typically in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on financial or business analysis; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of strategic footwear costing experience at a global company.
• Strong leadership and sourcing experience.
• Experience leading and influencing through change; 10+ years of management experience.
• Experience managing multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the UGG Costing Management team, including training, managing workload, development assignments, and cross-functional interactions.
• Develop, manage, and execute strategic brand OKRs critical to brand success.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with leaders in Development, Planning, Materials, factories, and suppliers.
• Oversee strategic costing plans and negotiation strategies with factory and supply partners.
• Collaborate with Asia Operations Management, factory partners, and suppliers to deliver integrated business solutions.
• Support development and enhancement of systems and processes to improve costing performance.
• Supervise Costing Reviews with the Product Team at critical milestones and collaborate on strategic plans to mitigate inflation.
• Lead new processes to streamline the USA product costing cycle and manage business planning, budgeting, performance targets, and policy development.

Skills

Costing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business analysis

Advanced degree preferred

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: Director, Costing - UGG Reports to: Sr. Director, Costing Location: Goleta, CA Hybrid Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday

The Role As Director of Costing for UGG, you’ll lead a high-performing team and drive cross-functional collaboration to shape long-term costing strategies. You’ll partner with Sourcing, Planning, Product, and Asia Costing teams to manage and mitigate cost inflation, enhance product lifecycle management, and innovate costing processes and systems. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and scalable growth.

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

• Lead and influence the UGG Costing Management team, including training, managing workload, development assignments, and cross-functional interactions
• Develop, manage, and execute strategic brand Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) critical to brand success
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with leaders in Development, Planning, Materials, factories, and suppliers
• Oversee strategic costing plans and negotiation strategies with factory and supply partners
• Collaborate with Asia Operations Management, factory partners, and suppliers to deliver integrated business solutions
• Support development and enhancement of systems and processes to improve costing performance
• Supervise Costing Reviews with the Product Team at critical milestones and collaborate on strategic plans to mitigate inflation
• Lead new processes to streamline the USA product costing cycle and manage business planning, budgeting, performance targets, and policy development

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on financial or business analysis, or equivalent work experience
• advanced degree preferred 10+ years of strategic footwear costing experience at a global company
• Strong leadership and sourcing experience
• Experience creating and driving strategic initiatives
• Experience leading and influencing through change 10+ years management experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple teams

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.

$154,700.00 - $208,800.00 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

More than Just a Footwear Company

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.