About Your Role The Manager, Costing will manage development costing activities for Altra footwear, supporting accurate, timely and commercially sound product-cost decisions throughout the product development cycle. This role will partner closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Materials and Product Vendors to establish reliable product costs, identify cost-saving opportunities and support design-to-cost decisions. The Manager will help implement consistent, fact-based costing methodologies and improve the efficiency, accuracy and transparency of costing processes. The role requires strong footwear manufacturing knowledge, analytical capability and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. The individual will also support process improvement initiatives and share costing knowledge and best practices with relevant teams. Your Responsibilities Will Include Product Costing and Profitability Manage end-to-end development costing activities for assigned Altra footwear products. Review and validate product costs, including materials, labour, overhead, tooling and other relevant manufacturing cost components. Identify opportunities to improve product profitability through design-to-cost, material optimization, manufacturing efficiency and supplier collaboration. Provide clear costing insights and recommendations to support product, sourcing and commercial decisions. Monitor cost development against agreed targets and highlight material risks, variances and opportunities. Costing Governance Ensure costing information is accurate, complete and communicated on time across Product Vendors and relevant internal functions. Support consistent use of costing standards, tools and methodologies. Maintain appropriate costing documentation, assumptions and records to enable transparency and effective decision-making. Ensure adherence to agreed costing processes, timelines and approval requirements. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Engineering, Materials, Finance and Product Vendors to support effective cost management. Work with stakeholders to understand product requirements, identify cost drivers and recommend practical solutions. Facilitate timely resolution of costing issues during the product development process. Build effective working relationships across a global and matrixed organization. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy, productivity and efficiency. Support the elimination of redundant activities and the automation of repetitive costing tasks. Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized, scalable costing processes. Use costing data and analysis to identify trends, recurring issues and improvement opportunities. Participate in cross-functional costing projects and provide relevant analyses and deliverables. Capability Building Share costing knowledge, tools and best practices with relevant team members and business partners. Support onboarding and capability development for costing associates when required. Provide practical guidance on footwear costing methodologies and manufacturing cost drivers. Promote consistent application of costing standards and processes. Travel Approximately 10%, based on business requirements. What We Will Be Looking for in You Competencies Strong technical understanding of footwear product costing and manufacturing. Commercially minded, with the ability to connect product decisions to cost and profitability. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to translate complex costing information into clear business recommendations. Collaborative and comfortable working across different functions, cultures and locations. Able to influence stakeholders and build consensus without relying on formal authority. Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage several priorities within seasonal timelines. Proactive in identifying risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement. Digital mindset with an interest in process efficiency, automation and data-driven decision-making. Clear and concise communication style, with the ability to be diplomatic, open and direct. Skills and Experience Relevant experience in footwear product costing, development, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, a buying office or a trading company. Strong knowledge of footwear construction, manufacturing processes and product cost drivers. Practical understanding of materials, labour, manufacturing overhead and supplier cost structures. Experience reviewing cost breakdowns and supporting cost negotiations. Experience working with Product Development, Sourcing, Engineering, Materials, Finance and manufacturing partners. Demonstrated experience improving processes, tools or ways of working. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or other relevant costing and data-analysis tools. Good commercial acumen and stakeholder-management skills. Experience working in a global, matrixed organization would be an advantage. Experience with digital costing platforms, automated costing tools or data visualization would be an advantage. Education Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant industry experience may also be considered. R-20261103-0045 VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [email protected] VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. 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