LO Costing Specialist at Columbia Sportswear Company

Hồ Chí Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Apparel, Sportswear, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Skills in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques
Ability to train functional teams in cost benchmarking and standardization of costing processes
Knowledge of LO costing processes and collaboration with LO functional managers
Expertise in cost engineering and standardizing costing methodology aligned with global processes
Experience with developing processes, tools, and automation (e.g., BA tools) for costing efficiency
Understanding of economic trends, FOB cost impacts, factory cost structures, labor costs, SAMs, and usages
Ability to create seasonal benchmarks on standard costs and maintain productivity databases
Proficiency in negotiating costs, supporting price negotiations, and achieving brand margin targets
Knowledge of factory processes, performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery, compliance), and commercialization of innovations
Experience in process improvements at factories and working with regional/global costing teams

Responsibilities

Train functional teams to acquire skills in root cause analysis, problem-solving, cost benchmarking, and standardization of costing processes
Study, improve, and standardize LO costing processes through collaboration with LO functional managers
Serve as the LO point person for initiating sustainable process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and competitive costs
Standardize costing methodology in LO and deliver an efficient LO costing process aligned with global processes, including defined processes and tools
Drive compliance and improvement of global costing policies and procedures within LO and regional suppliers
Create seasonal benchmarks on standard costs and publish for product creation teams and LO merchandisers
Reduce the number of components to be negotiated with factories; develop tools and automation to shift costing from negotiation to validation
Create tools to reduce overall LO costing workload using BA and other tools
Understand and communicate economic trends and expected FOB cost impacts prior to development seasons
Support product creation teams and LO merchandisers in achieving brand margin targets using factory cost structure knowledge
Work with global costing team on projects, providing regional feedback for sourcing strategies, policies, and tools
Assist in validating factory information on labor costs, SAMs, and usages; maintain database of productivity for previous seasons
Drive process improvements at key supplier factories aligned with Columbia processes; work on long-term carry-over programs for lowest cost and improved quality
Establish metrics for measuring factory performance impacting cost, quality, delivery, and compliance
Actively involve in commercializing new innovations by evaluating process complexity, feasibility, machinery limitations, labor content, and quality
Support product and quality engineering teams to reduce quality failures and enable efficient manufacturing
Collaborate with regional and global costing teams on continuous improvement projects for supply chain operational excellence
Negotiate best possible costs for carry-over and high-volume styles, supporting commercialization teams or directly with key vendors

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cost EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisProblem SolvingCost BenchmarkingProcess StandardizationAutomationBusiness AnalysisPrice NegotiationSourcing StrategyFOB Costing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for the LO Costing Specialist role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the LO Costing Specialist position?

Key skills include root cause analysis, problem-solving techniques, cost benchmarking, standardization of costing processes, and creating tools and automation for costing validation.

What is the company culture like for this role at Columbia Sportswear?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for the LO Costing Specialist role?

Strong candidates should have expertise in standardizing costing methodologies, driving process improvements, collaborating with global teams and suppliers, and supporting product creation to achieve margin targets.

Columbia Sportswear Company

Designs and sells outdoor apparel and gear

About Columbia Sportswear Company

Columbia Sportswear Company designs and sells a variety of outdoor clothing and gear, including jackets, shirts, pants, shorts, footwear, and accessories like hats and backpacks. Their products are aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers, and active individuals of all ages. Columbia's products are known for their quality and durability, setting them apart from competitors in the outdoor apparel market. The company operates through a direct-to-consumer model, selling via their website, retail stores, and partnerships with other retailers, which helps them reach a wide audience. Their goal is to provide high-quality outdoor gear that enhances the experience of those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Portland, OregonHeadquarters

1938Year Founded

$40KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees