Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

UGG; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Wellbeing benefits

Time away from work

Discounts & perks on brand products

Growth opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Sr. Manager, Costing for Apparel & Accessories to lead brand-specific costing activities and drive margin improvement. You will oversee a costing team, collaborate with Product, Design, Sourcing, and Asia Costing, and develop long-term strategies that support growth.

The role emphasizes process improvements, inflation mitigation, and staff development, with a hybrid in-office schedule typically three days per week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic apparel/accessories costing experience.
• Expert knowledge of cost management and product cost drivers.
• 3+ years management experience, including hiring, training, and onboarding team members.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the costing process in the US, leading reviews with product teams at key seasonal milestones.
• Leverage costing expertise to proactively identify solutions for margin-challenged styles.
• Collaborate with Product & Design teams to ensure seasonal targets are achieved.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Sourcing, Planning, and Asia Costing to align shared strategies.
• Lead efforts to mitigate inflation across logistics, materials, and production costs.
• Anticipate risks, identify issues, and present actionable solutions to business partners.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting clear goals and driving results.
• Train and manage Costing Managers and junior team members, supporting their growth and development.
• Streamline the product costing cycle through process improvements and develop analytical tools to standardize processes.
• Enhance systems and processes to improve costing performance and meet business needs.

Skills

Costing expertise

Leadership

Excel

Product Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FlexPLM

PLM systems

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:

Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Reports to:

Director, Costing - Lifestyle

Location:

Goleta, CA - Hybrid

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday

The Role

As the Sr. Manager, Costing for Apparel & Accessories, you’ll lead brand-specific costing activities, oversee team performance, foster cross-functional collaboration, and develop long-term costing strategies that support margin improvement and corporate growth objectives. You’ll be a key driver of innovation, process improvement, and team development.

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 costing process in the US, leading reviews with product teams at key seasonal milestones
• Leverage costing expertise to proactively identify solutions for margin-challenged styles
• Collaborate with Product & Design teams to ensure seasonal targets are achieved
• Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Sourcing, Planning, and Asia Costing to align shared strategies
• Lead efforts to mitigate inflation across logistics, materials, and production costs
• Anticipate risks, identify issues, and present actionable solutions to business partners
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting clear goals and driving results
• Train and manage Costing Managers and junior team members, supporting their growth and development
• Streamline the product costing cycle through process improvements and develop analytical tools to standardize processes
• Enhance systems and processes to improve costing performance and meet business needs

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
• 7+ years of strategic apparel/accessories costing experience
• Expert knowledge of cost management and product cost drivers
• Proven ability to drive initiatives and lead change
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting large-scale brands
• 3+ years management experience, including hiring, training, and onboarding team members
• Ability to identify development opportunities and support growth plans for direct reports
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems, FlexPLM or similar platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and deep product costing expertise

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.

$137,500.00 - $185,600.00

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.