Costing Engineer at Referral Applications - Job Board

Allbirds is a global footwear and apparel brand that operates with the belief that business should be a force for good. Since our founding in 2016, we have been headquartered in San Francisco with deep roots in New Zealand, working to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability can coexist. As a certified B Corp, we prioritize thoughtfulness in everything we create, utilizing premium natural materials to design products for life’s everyday adventures. We are currently seeking a Costing Engineer to join our Asia Production Team based in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. This role reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing and serves as a pivotal leader in managing our global footwear costing strategies.

Key outcomes

• Lead the costing team in Vietnam to manage global footwear costing and identify long-term and short-term savings to maximize margins.
• Collaborate with US-based costing and finance teams to facilitate informed decision-making throughout the product creation process.
• Establish and maintain a standardized, fact-based costing framework and operating procedures for all products.
• Partner with Asia product development, planning, and manufacturing teams to analyze Bills of Labor and Bills of Materials for optimized product costing.
• Manage all costing functions within our PLM system, ensuring data is accurate and updated daily.
• Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking overhead costs, managing factory development charges, and identifying volume discount opportunities.
• Build strong, transparent partnerships with T1 and T2 suppliers to capture value through innovation and improved manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• Two to five years of professional experience within a premium footwear brand.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Technical expertise regarding product construction and manufacturing methods.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing with integrity and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.
• A passion for sustainability and a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, business, or an equivalent combination of industry experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems, such as Centric.
• Strong background in project management and leadership.
• Understanding of the material development process.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is considered a significant bonus.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary package to support our team members. Our benefits include:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our mission to create better products in a better way, we invite you to submit your application to our team. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and learning more about your experience.