Sr. Manager, Product Supply Operations Footwear Costing

Under Armour, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and Parental Leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour seeks a Sr. Manager Footwear Costing to lead costing initiatives and partner with HQ, Asia teams, and product groups to keep UA highly competitive.

The role drives costing strategy from product brief to final confirmation, aligning with calendars and margin targets. Based in Baltimore and reporting to the Footwear Costing lead, you will manage a small team, oversee cost reviews, and influence long-range plans across development and sourcing functions while maintaining cost standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6-10 years of industry experience in supply chain, sourcing, merchandising, accessories/apparel/footwear manufacturing.
• Understanding of product creation processes and how they impact the supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Negotiation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in web-based PLM and data visualization systems such as Tableau, Centric, Trasix.

Responsibilities

• Utilize manufacturing and product knowledge to achieve Footwear division target margin.
• Lead a team of 2–3 teammates focused on specific product categories.
• Ensure that concerns around product costs are addressed to leadership during target margin setting to final cost approval.
• Provide, maintain, and lead footwear margin reviews at each calendar milestone.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Line Manager, Development, Design, UA Sourcing/Costing, and Factory Asia counterparts through the product creation and development process to maximize costing opportunities.
• Increase awareness and understanding of the costing process within the organization via effective communication.
• Ensure costing standards, policies, and practices are followed from start to finish with timelines and calendars.
• Embrace and support manufacturing excellence across the Asia Footwear platform.
• Create and maintain tooling tracking reports at milestones with follow-up with leaders and product teams.
• Facilitate and monitor Cost action plans and verify achievement of cost targets.
• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of a global cost engineering process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Centric

Trasix

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Centric

Trasix

Job description

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do. Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

The Sr, Manager Footwear Costing is responsible for maintaining current costing initiatives and supporting HQ and Asia costing leads to drive new and effective strategies to ensure UA is highly competitive in the marketplace. This role will drive communication with Asia UA and factory costing counterparts to effectively provide costing information with calendar timeline and partner with HQ development, Product Line Managers, Engineering, and Materials team for costing suggestions. This role cooperates with Finance, Merch Planning and Product Line Managers to set up long range plans, seasonal target margins, and ensure the POD follows the costing policy from product brief to final confirmation.

Your Impact

• Utilize manufacturing and product knowledge to achieve Footwear division target margin. Help impart this knowledge to cross-functional team members as well as direct reports.
• Lead team of 2-3 Teammates focused on specifc product categories
• Ensure that concerns and challenges around product costs are addressed to the leadership team throughout target margin setting to final cost approval.
• Provide, maintain, and lead footwear margin reviews at each calendar millstone to ensure alignment across functional team for target margin achievement
• Work collaboratively cross functionally with Product Line Manager, Development, Design, UA Sourcing/Costing, and Factory Asian counterparts through the product creation and development process to maximize costing opportunities.
• Increase awareness and understanding of the costing process within the organization through effective communication.
• Ensure costing standards, policies, and practices are followed accurately from start to finish while following established timelines and calendars.
• Embrace and support manufacturing excellence, concepts and successes across the Asia Footwear manufacturing platform.
• Create and maintain tooling tracking report at each of milestone Ensure follow up with leaders, development and product line manager for any impact over the division target margin/FOBs.
• Facilitate and monitor Cost action plans and verify achievement of cost targets
• Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of a global cost engineering process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6-10 years of related industry experience in supply chain, sourcing, merchandising, accessories/apparel/footwear manufacturing
• Understanding of product creation (materials/color, design, development, sourcing, costing) processes and how they impact the supply chain
• Strong analytical skills
• Negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in web-based PLM and data visualization systems such as Tableau, Centric, Trasix

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
• Return To Work Designation: 4 days a week in-office (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), work from home on Friday.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$125,000.00-$165,000.00 USD Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].