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Brooks Running · 23 hours ago

Merchandise Planning Costing Manager, Footwear

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$115K/yr - $172K/yr

7+ years exp

Brooks Running is dedicated to creating gear and experiences that enhance the joy of movement. The Footwear Merchandise Planning Costing Manager will manage and evolve the company's Footwear Margin Strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader Merchandise Financial Plan and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and margins.

ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead the development and biannual presentation of the Footwear 5-Year Go-In Margin Report, partnering with Footwear PLM, Merchandising, Market Supply Planning, Sourcing, and the Director of Merchandise Planning to identify long-term risks and opportunities

Own the seasonal execution and delivery of Go-In Margin Reports across key product development milestones ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams

Set seasonal target FOBs and margin goals for new styles, in alignment with seasonal margin objectives and company business goals

Conduct competitive margin and costing analysis, in collaboration with the Director of Merchandise Planning, to inform and evolve the Footwear Margin Strategy

Partner with Finance to analyze Footwear COGS and identify FOB trends, supporting the development of KPI indices that help leadership assess cost impacts and shape strategic decisions

Ensure data governance and seasonal alignment with the Merch Financial Plan (MFP) by working closely with the Costing Team throughout the development process

Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including seasonal costing assumptions, go-in margins (GIM), and product FOBs, to assess and communicate Footwear team performance

Develop and present detailed business performance reports to senior leadership, delivering actionable insights and recommendations that support continuous improvement, margin optimization, and inform pricing strategy and decisions across product assortments

Continuously monitor market trends, competitor pricing strategies, and financial performance to identify opportunities that inform and influence Brooks’ pricing and margin strategies

Leverage competitive insights to support strategic decision-making, ensuring Brooks remains agile and responsive to shifts in consumer demand, cost structures, and industry benchmarks

Collaborate with the Director of Merchandise Planning and Asia Costing leadership to align on seasonal costing assumptions, key cost drivers, and margin targets

Lead deep dive analyses on FOB discrepancies between prototype and final rounds, sharing insights and educating teams to improve future development

Create and manage seasonal FOB KPI tools to support margin optimization and cross-functional value discussions

Influence costing and optimization strategies across Product, Sourcing, and Liaison Costing teams to meet seasonal targets and support long-range planning

Support seasonal margin reporting and forecasting, contributing to continuous improvement of tools and analytics

Implement training and systems that enhance team understanding of costing impacts and improve costing efficiency

Engage in cross-functional conversations across global teams, including international time zones, to ensure alignment and timely decision-making throughout the product creation process

Qualification

Footwear Margin StrategyProduct CostingFinancial AnalysisCross-functional CollaborationSmartsheetMicrosoft OfficeTableauPower BICommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered

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, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear communication

Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust and foster effective cross-functional relationships

Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution, with the ability to see the big picture

Proficiency in Smartsheet

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Demonstrated initiative and innovation in process improvement and strategic thinking

Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Preferred

Experience with Adaptive, Tableau, and Power BI is a plus

Passionate participation in Brooks' sports activities is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and employer contribution

FSA

Family & fertility assistance

401K Savings Plan and match

Employee assistance program

Transportation assistance

Generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Paid sick and parental leave

Annual bonus based on company performance

Product discounts

Employee recognition

Fitness discounts

Volunteer and donation benefits

Company

Brooks Running

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Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1914

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees