Senior Manager Costing (Footwear)

A leading wellness-focused organisation in Ho Chi Minh is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager Costing to oversee all footwear costing activities. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of athletic and performance footwear by developing and executing robust costing strategies, ensuring cost transparency, and supporting margin targets.

* You will be empowered to lead all footwear costing activities from concept through commercialisation and production, ensuring every stage is managed with precision and care.
* The organisation values your ability to develop accurate costing models, drive cost negotiations, and partner with diverse teams to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product excellence.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work alongside passionate individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in people’s lives.

What you'll do:

As Senior Manager Costing, you will play a central role in shaping the financial strategy behind the organisation’s footwear products. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with multiple departments—Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Finance—and external manufacturing partners to ensure that every aspect of product costing is meticulously managed. You will be responsible for developing sophisticated costing models that guide business decisions while driving negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal margins. By validating material consumption rates and labour costs, you will ensure accuracy at every step of the process. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you analyse cost drivers across the portfolio and recommend improvements for greater efficiency. Through continuous refinement of processes and clear communication with senior leadership in both Asia and the USA, you will help steer strategic planning efforts that support sustainable growth. Building strong relationships within the supply chain will enable you to foster transparency and efficiency in cost management. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute directly to the organisation’s mission of delivering high-performance footwear without compromise.

* Lead and manage all footwear costing activities from initial concept through commercialisation and production, ensuring that each phase aligns with organisational goals for quality and performance.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive costing models, detailed cost breakdowns, and thorough pricing analyses to inform strategic business decisions.
* Drive cost negotiations with manufacturing partners and suppliers, consistently achieving target margins and profitability objectives through collaborative engagement.
* Validate material consumption rates, yields, labour costs, and manufacturing assumptions to guarantee accuracy in all costing processes.
* Partner closely with Product Development, Design, Sourcing, and Finance teams to identify innovative cost-saving opportunities while upholding product integrity.
* Analyse key cost drivers across the footwear portfolio and provide actionable recommendations for improving overall cost efficiency.
* Establish and continuously refine costing processes, tools, and reporting practices that are aligned with industry best standards.
* Communicate regular updates on costing status, risks, opportunities, and margin impacts to senior leadership teams based in Asia and the USA.
* Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners to foster transparent and efficient cost management practices throughout the supply chain.
* Support strategic business planning initiatives by conducting cost forecasting exercises and scenario analyses that inform long-term decision-making.

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Manager Costing within this forward-thinking organisation, you should bring substantial experience in footwear costing—ideally gained within athletic or performance sectors—alongside a relevant academic background such as Business or Engineering. Your deep knowledge of construction techniques and manufacturing processes will underpin your ability to develop accurate models that inform strategic decisions. Demonstrated success in negotiating costs with suppliers or manufacturers is crucial for achieving margin targets. Advanced analytical skills combined with meticulous attention to detail will enable you to validate assumptions around materials usage and labour costs effectively. Strong communication abilities are essential for managing stakeholders across multiple functions including Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Finance—and for keeping senior leadership informed about risks or opportunities. Your capacity for collaboration within fast-moving environments ensures that you can work harmoniously with others towards shared goals. Willingness to travel when required further enhances your ability to build dependable relationships throughout international supply chains.

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field is required for this position.
* A minimum of eight years’ experience in footwear costing is essential; experience with athletic or performance footwear is highly desirable.
* Deep understanding of footwear construction methods, manufacturing processes, material consumption patterns, and principles of cost engineering is expected.
* Proven track record in leading successful cost negotiations with suppliers or manufacturing partners resulting in improved margins.
* Advanced analytical abilities paired with exceptional attention to detail are necessary for managing complex costing scenarios.
* Excellent communication skills are vital for effective stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds is important.
* Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally as needed supports relationship-building within global supply chains.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in wellness-driven innovation within the footwear industry. Its mission centres on empowering individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally through high-quality products designed for self-improvement. The team comprises bright, passionate professionals who are committed not only to excellence but also to making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate personal needs alongside generous training support aimed at fostering continuous professional growth. The company’s focus on sustainability ensures that every initiative contributes positively both internally among staff members and externally within broader communities. As part of this supportive network you’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration over competition—creating an inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised and celebrated. The commitment to redefining industry standards means you’ll have ample opportunity for personal development while helping drive impactful change across global markets.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by joining a team dedicated to redefining industry standards through collaboration and innovation—apply now!

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