Who We Are: 

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

As a Product Support and Costing Analyst, you will learn and develop understanding of the footwear product costing process throughout your day-to-day work You will provide cost support to specific Product teams. Begin to develop your understanding of the footwear development process throughout your day-to-day work including design, materials, manufacturing processes, product construction and technologies.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Product Costing Analytics

• Perform Costing Department daily/weekly/monthly reporting and system uploads

• Take responsibility for seeing that projects follow the cost guidelines and project requirements established by the team

• Attend meetings, collaborate, and support cross functional teams with costing information and direction

• Gather data and help to identify potential cost-saving options. Collaborate with senior team members to implement cost-saving measures

• Provide weekly estimates of product cost capturing Design, Development, and/or Marketing changes

• Prepare and report product costs at each milestone requirement on areas you support

• Review, analyze, verify, negotiate, and confirm product cost per timeline
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business with a minimum of 1-3 years of related analytical experience
• Analytical mindset and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation and negotiation.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT, SharePoint, Teams). Power BI and other data analytics a plus
• Ability to work in a collaborative cross functional team environment; strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task to meet timelines and prioritize with a sense of urgency.

Regular Associate Benefits 

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.