Director, Costing - UGG

Deckers•Goleta, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

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 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