Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Job Title

Sr. Manager, Costing - UGG Apparel & Accessories

Director, Costing
- Lifestyle

Goleta, CA
- Hybrid

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday
- Thursday

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.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses
• Financial Planning and wellbeing
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts and perks
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellness

#LI-TU1 $ - $ 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.

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.

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands.…