Senior, Material Costing Analyst Global - Converse

Vietnam

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will report into the Manager, Material Costing Global, while working closely with Material Vendor Management, Material Sourcing and Global Sourcing & Planning teams. You will connect with Material Development, Costing, Chemical Engineers, Suppliers, and Factory Partners to understand manufacturing processes and associated sustainability initiatives. In your role, you will serve as a key contact for costing trends, reports, and metrics.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Senior, Material Costing Analyst Global - Converse within materials sourcing and manufacturing. The right candidate will bring motivation, engagement, and creativity to the team. We value individuals with an inclusive mindset and strong team-player attitude, combined with detail-oriented approach and passion for problem-solving. This role requires effective communication with global teammates, work cross-culturally, and value differences. A curious mindset, proactive approach, and a commitment to cost transparency are essential qualities to success in this position.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with material costing, finance, sourcing, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of footwear construction, material manufacturing, and costing preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining material/product data in an information management system.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Exposure to raw material commodity markets and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and process orientation.
• Team player, proactive, flexible and with a desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to travel 5%.

• You will be responsible for tracking global commodity markets and leading the seasonal material price negotiation, exploring value engineering opportunities.
• You will help support critical cost management processes and governance through new standardization and tools.
• Your role will assist the manager in developing material costing strategy and establishing priorities.
• As part of the role, you will drive and support material cost-saving opportunities.
• Additionally, you will lead and contribute the material costing projects, such as enhancing the material pricing library and creating vender portals.