Lead, Supply Operations (Footwear Costing)

Lead, Supply Operations (Footwear Costing)

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more. Our values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate. Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role.

Purpose of Role

The Lead, Footwear Costing is responsible for maintaining current costing initiatives and supporting HQ and Asia costing leads to drive new and effective strategies to ensure UA is highly competitive in the marketplace. This role will drive communication with Asia costing counterparts to effectively provide costing information with calendar timeline and partner with HQ development, engineer, and material team for costing suggestions. This role cooperates with product line manager to set up target FOB and ensure team follow the costing policy from product brief to final confirmation.

Your Impact

Leads pre-costing from production brief to commercialization to ensure all costing requirements are met

Work collaboratively cross functionally with Development, Marketing, Engineering, UA Sourcing / costing, and Factory Asian counterparts through product creation development process in order to maximize costing opportunities.

Lead and coordinate costing reviews at critical milestones to ensure alignment between development, product line manager for target FOB achievement

Increase awareness and understanding for cost process within organization through effective communication and training if necessary.

Ensure costing standards, policies and practices are shared, followed accurately from start to finish while following established timelines and calendars.

Embrace and support manufacturing excellence, concepts and successes across the Asia Footwear manufacturing platform

Lead and cooperate with product line manager to set product cost targets

Create margin report at each of milestone and analysis gaps. Ensure follow up with leaders, development and product line manager for any various vs target margin / FOBs.

Compile detailed product cost estimates including identification of cost drivers, very good understanding of various manufacturing processes

Facilitate and monitor Cost action plans and verify achievement of cost targets

Lead and support final product cost

Assist in the maintenance of a Centric BOM and CBD platform

Assist in the continuous improvement and maintenance of a global cost engineering process

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

6-10 years of related industry experience in supply chain, sourcing, merchandising, accessories / apparel / footwear manufacturing

Understanding of product creation (materials / color, design, development, sourcing, costing) processes and how they impact the supply chain

Strong understanding of global trade agreements and the US tariff system

Negotiation and creative problem-solving skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in web-based PLM and data visualization systems such as Tableau, Centric, Trasix

Workplace Location

Location : This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Portland, OR.

Return To Work Designation : Hybrid 4 days a week in-office (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), the remainder of work week remote.

Relocation

No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$102,673.74 - $141,176.39 USD Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days : Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates

Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.