Manager, Costing Excellence

Role Overview: As the Manager, Costing Excellence for Walmart's Fashion Sourcing, your primary responsibility will be to execute and implement costing processes, conduct detailed cost analysis, and support cross-functional initiatives for Walmart's apparel categories. Reporting directly to the Director, Costing Excellence, you will play a crucial role in ensuring cost targets are met while maintaining Walmart's high standards for quality and value. Key Responsibilities: - Implement Costing Processes: Execute costing methods and procedures as defined by the Director, ensuring accurate and timely cost calculations for apparel products. - Conduct Cost Analysis: Oversee day-to-day cost analyses, transparent and should-cost benchmarking, and reporting for assigned apparel categories, translating insights into actionable recommendations. - Support Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and cross-functional partners to provide costing data for product launches and margin improvement efforts. - Maintain Costing Tools: Operate and update costing models, databases, and reporting tools, ensuring data integrity and consistency. - Supply Cost Negotiation and Tracking: Assist in negotiating, tracking, and reporting supplier costing performance, maintaining records of awarded costs and cost changes. - Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend process enhancements in costing operations, contributing to efficiency and cost-effectiveness. - Operational Support: Provide day-to-day support in cost negotiations and communications with vendors, as directed by the Director. - Team Collaboration: Work closely with the costing team to share insights, support projects, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Qualifications: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). - 5+ years of progressive experience in costing, sourcing, supply chain, or financial management within apparel/fashion retail with additional experience in manufacturing operations. - Hands-on experience with cost analysis, costing tools, and vendor communications. - Deep expertise in cost modeling, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in AI-driven costing, costing tools, and enterprise systems. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities. - Comprehensive knowledge of global sourcing markets, supplier management, and fashion industry trends. - Strategic orientation and ability to craft compelling narratives for business partners. - Strong AI and technology orientation, with advanced digital analytical skills. - Proven negotiation and communication skills across diverse stakeholders. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite. - Project management and planning expertise. Role Overview: As the Manager, Costing Excellence for Walmart's Fashion Sourcing, your primary responsibility will be to execute and implement costing processes, conduct detailed cost analysis, and support cross-functional initiatives for Walmart's apparel categories. Reporting directly to the Director, Costing Excellence, you will play a crucial role in ensuring cost targets are met while maintaining Walmart's high standards for quality and value. Key Responsibilities: - Implement Costing Processes: Execute costing methods and procedures as defined by the Director, ensuring accurate and timely cost calculations for apparel products. - Conduct Cost Analysis: Oversee day-to-day cost analyses, transparent and should-cost benchmarking, and reporting for assigned apparel categories, translating insights into actionable recommendations. - Support Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and cross-functional partners to provide costing data for product launches and margin improvement efforts. - Maintain Costing Tools: Operate and update costing models, databases, and reporting tools, ensuring data integrity and consistency. - Supply Cost Negotiation and Tracking: Assist in negotiating, tracking, and reporting supplier costing performance, maintaining records of awarded costs and cost changes. - Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend process enhancements in costing operations, contributing to efficiency and cost-effectiveness. - Operational Support: Provide day-to-day support in cost negotiations and communications with vendors, as directed by the Director. - Team Collaboration: Work closely with the costing team to share insights, support projects, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Qualifications: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Fashion Merchandising, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). - 5+ years of progressive experience in costing, sourcing, supply chain, or financial management within apparel/fashion retail with