*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days or more per week at manager discretion.

The Sr. Costing Analyst - Footwear role will support efforts to achieve costing vision of competitive, predictable, and sustainable total costs for Columbia footwear. This position will be responsible for leading and cascading the Columbia mission of “Connecting Active People With Their Passions” through coaching, execution and accountability.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Collaborate with Liaison Office Costing team on costing timelines and processes
• Analyze and create seasonal costing reports.
• Provide costing information to Footwear Merchandising, Design, Development and Finance
• Assist team members with analyzing Cost Breakdowns and finding potential cost-saving ideas
• Collaborate with Developers to estimate the savings from revision packages
• Create pre-cost estimates by collaborating with Merchandising on product briefs, Designers on initial designs and Developers on Tech Packs. 
• Create pre-cost estimates on Special Makeup (SMU) projects throughout the season
• Analyze forecasted production volumes to assist in determining potential volume discounts
• Calculate and communicate target FOB to product creation teams
• Run Cognos and TM1 financial reports and communicate throughout the product creation teams
• Conduct margin analysis and collaborate with product teams and finance department to help reach our financial targets
• Attend sample review meetings and provide footwear costing insight
• Assist in data entry of costing information as necessary to achieve costing deadlines
• Assist in representing Footwear Costing in the creation of the footwear product calendar

YOU ARE

• Possess super organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict timelines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work extended hours if necessary.
• Collaborate with technology team to improve data tools and reporting capabilities
• Ability to maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and effective operation of the organization
• Strong attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• High level communication and presentation skills.
• Footwear industry knowledge around development and manufacturing processes.

YOU HAVE

• College degree with course work in manufacturing, engineering, etc. or related fields
• 5-8 years experience in industry-related footwear manufacturing is preferred; data analytics or apparel development.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.