About the job
Join the dynamic team at On Running AG as a Senior Lead in Footwear Costing. In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Footwear Costing in aligning with the strategic direction of Brand Costing while optimizing product costs for our footwear line.
Your Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and executing the costing strategy and projects, ensuring seamless communication of initiatives across the organization.
- Represent the Costing function, providing insights and guidance while effectively managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish and nurture key relationships with manufacturers, leading negotiations and integrating on-ground intelligence into costing and sourcing decisions.
- Conduct tailored costing training for the Creation & Sourcing teams, fostering a culture of cost consciousness and product cost optimization.
- Drive profitability initiatives through costing standardization, engineering, material cost strategies, and efficiency improvements.
- Participate in process enhancements to support the automation and effectiveness of costing systems.
- Ensure compliance with costing manuals, standards, policies, and procedures, leading the practice of costing audits.
- Stay informed on industry trends to proactively adapt to changing cost environments.
- Lead and mentor team members, promoting professional growth and team development.

