Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPurpose:The Associate Manager, Footwear Costing is a key contributor to Reebok’s Product Operations team, responsible for managing the unit cost of footwear across assigned categories. This role partners closely with Product Creation, Sourcing, Development, and Factory teams to drive cost competitiveness, ensure transparency, and deliver profitable products to market. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and energized by working at the intersection of product and financial strategy.Key Responsibilities:Product Costing & Margin OwnershipManage seasonal costing across assigned categories, ensuring alignment to brand financial goalsAnalyze cost breakdowns, materials, and labor rates to validate factory quotes and identify opportunities for savingsSupport product teams with cost scenarios, tradeoff evaluations, and tooling amortization recommendationsMaintain costing accuracy from initial brief through buy-ready, including updates at key development checkpointsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Product Marketing, Design, Development, and Supply Planning to ensure cost transparency and alignment with go-to-market timelinesFacilitate costing reviews and actively contribute to margin improvement strategiesDeliver cost insights and guidance to help inform product construction, material selection, and pricing decisionsVendor & Factory PartnershipCollaborate with Reebok’s manufacturing partners and Asia-based costing teams to ensure competitive and accurate cost quotesTrack factory performance and cost trends to support sourcing decisions and improve margin leverageCommunicate seasonal costing strategy, tooling amortization plans, and category priorities clearly to factory counterpartsReporting, Tools & AnalysisEnsure accurate cost data is captured and maintained in internal systems (PLM, SAP, Excel models)Lead or support the creation of costing tools including pre-cost templates, costing macros, and seasonal margin planning dashboardsProvide ad-hoc analysis and insights to support planning, finance, and leadership decision-makingLeverage advanced Excel functionality and Power BI to develop scalable tools and improve visibility into cost drivers and margin performanceRequirementsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field3–5 years of relevant experience in footwear costing, sourcing, development, or product operationsStrong understanding of footwear construction, manufacturing processes, and cost driversAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, PLM, and SAP preferredExperience developing costing templates, tools, or dashboards is a strong plusExcellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across functions and culturesDetail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skillsPassion for product, process, and performance
