Merchandise Planning Costing Manager, Footwear at Brooks Running

US, Washington, Seattle·2w ago

ManagerFull-timeGoRustRESTAIAgile

About the Role

We are seeking a Footwear Merchandise Planning Costing Manager to manage and evolve Brooks' Footwear Margin Strategy. This role involves creating and maintaining margin and planning tools to streamline costing processes and support the execution of the Footwear product line plan. You will play a critical role in aligning seasonal costing strategies with the broader Merchandise Financial Plan.

Key Responsibilities

→Lead the development and presentation of the Footwear 5-Year Go-In Margin Report
→Own seasonal execution and delivery of Go-In Margin Reports across product development milestones
→Set seasonal target FOBs and margin goals for new styles
→Conduct competitive margin and costing analysis to inform Footwear Margin Strategy
→Partner with Finance to analyze Footwear COGS and identify FOB trends
→Ensure data governance and seasonal alignment with the Merch Financial Plan
→Monitor and report on key performance indicators including seasonal costing assumptions
→Develop and present detailed business performance reports to senior leadership
→Continuously monitor market trends and competitor pricing strategies
→Collaborate with Asia Costing leadership to align on seasonal costing assumptions
→Lead deep dive analyses on FOB discrepancies between prototype and final rounds
→Create and manage seasonal FOB KPI tools to support margin optimization
→Influence costing and optimization strategies across Product and Sourcing teams
→Support seasonal margin reporting and forecasting
→Implement training and systems to enhance team understanding of costing impacts
→Engage in cross-functional conversations across global teams

Requirements

✓Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field
✓Minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance, Product Costing, or Strategic Planning
✓Strong knowledge and understanding of the Footwear Business
✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills
✓Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust and foster cross-functional relationships
✓Keen attention to detail with ability to see the big picture
✓Proficiency in Smartsheet
✓Experience with Adaptive, Tableau, and Power BI is a plus
✓Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
✓Demonstrated initiative and innovation in process improvement and strategic thinking
✓Passionate participation in Brooks' sports activities is a plus
✓Embraces and lives the Brooks values