Costing Engineer

Requisition ID: 10978

Job Location(s):

Shenzhen, GD, CN, 518172

Time in Office: Hybrid

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you're not expected to fit a mold. You're encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Costing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you

will be responsible for evaluating, validating, and negotiating the cost of accessories across various product

categories. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring cost competitiveness while maintaining

target margins, quality, and functionality.

What You'll Do
Costing Analysis & Validation:

• Evaluate and validate cost breakdowns of accessories (e.g., trims, hardware, packaging, etc.) from suppliers.
• Ensure all cost elements (materials, labor, overhead, logistics) are accurate and reasonable.
• Perform should-cost analysis to benchmark and assess supplier quotes.

Cost Negotiation

• Lead and support cost negotiations with suppliers and vendors to achieve optimal cost targets.
• Collaborate with sourcing, design, and production teams to define acceptable cost ranges and alternatives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through material substitution, process improvement, or sourcing strategies.
• Margin Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyze cost impact on overall product margin and work cross-functionally to maintain or improve

profitability.

• Generate cost reports, presentations, and data visualizations for internal stakeholders.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product development, design, sourcing, and production teams to align cost expectations

and technical feasibility.

• Provide technical feedback on design proposals from a cost perspective.
• Assist in early development costing to support go-to-market strategies.

Software & Systems

• Utilize costing software, data entry in Centric and Excel to manage and track costing data.
• Develop cost models and templates to streamline costing processes.
• Maintain and update costing databases with current supplier quotes, materials, and conversion rates

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree, fluent in English both in written and verbal
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in costing, preferably in accessories, trims, apparel, footwear or consumer goods .
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing process and cost structures of costing methods, cost drivers, and margin calculations.
• Proven negotiation skills with vendors and manufacturers.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts), costing software
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills (Bonus)

• Experience with materials sourcing or supplier development.
• Familiarity with sustainability costing or life-cycle cost analysis.
• Exposure to fashion, apparel, or hard goods development cycles.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification.

At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.

Job Category: Corporate