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Footwear Costing Manager

Ho Chi Minh City Permanent View Job Description
The Footwear Costing Manager will focus on managing footwear product costing strategy, partnering with product creation, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to optimise FOB, margins, and product value throughout the development cycle. It combines costing expertise, commercial analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder management to drive cost efficiency, support manufacturing decisions, and improve profitability.
  • Accelerate your career with a global leader in sportswear.
  • Drive product cost optimisation with measurable business impact

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in sportswear and athletic innovation, recognised for its strong commitment to product excellence and consumer-focused design. The company partners with leading manufacturers worldwide to deliver high-quality products while driving operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Job Description

As a Footwear Costing Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Lead footwear costing activities to achieve target FOBs and margins.
  • Partner with product, development, and sourcing teams on cost optimisation.
  • Analyse cost drivers, FOB performance, and margin trends to provide actionable insights.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and cost engineering projects across product categories.
  • Develop costing tools, reporting frameworks, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Support sourcing and allocation decisions through landed cost analysis.
  • Ensure costing systems, policies, and processes are maintained and applied consistently.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manufacturing partners to enhance costing capabilities and business performance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Footwear Costing Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in footwear costing, product development, or manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and product pricing.
  • Proven experience in FOB management, margin analysis, and cost optimisation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost drivers, forecast trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably Power BI, with fluent English communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • An all-in benefits package.
  • Opportunities to work in a leading global sportswear organization.
  • Regional and global career development opportunities.
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.



If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Footwear Costing Manager, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Jenny Pham
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081077

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jenny Pham
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081077

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.