Michael Kors Manager, Product Costing – Accessories
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $105,000–120,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an internationally recognized luxury fashion brand and lifestyle label, marketed globally across apparel, accessories and fragrances. As part of Capri Holdings, Michael Kors operates within a portfolio of premium fashion houses and emphasizes design-led product, elevated retail experiences and a fast-paced, customer-centric retail network.
Michael Kors Manager, Product Costing – Accessories in NY Metro Area. Lead end-to-end Accessories costing with $105K–$120K salary.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the full costing process for the Outlet division, from initial seasonal design sketches and market preparation through cost finalization
- Lead cross-functional seasonal costing meetings with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and Materials teams
- Lead cost negotiations and finalization with factory management teams
- Provide product cost estimates from CADs or sketches to guide Design on cost-effective solutions before sampling begins
- Validate Cost Breakdown Sheets and approve FOB costs
- Maintain internal costing systems, including shared Excel files, PLM, and RLM, to support key milestones and ad hoc needs
- Create and maintain divisional master data files containing all costing and production order data for the Accessories division
- Analyze master data at both detailed and aggregate levels to identify order trends by dollars, units, factory, country of origin, and production category
- Identify opportunities to develop formulas and tools that streamline data management processes
- Manage one direct report
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in product costing and gross margin analysis within a large or mid-sized company
- Strong knowledge of Accessories cost breakdown sheets, manufacturing accounting processes, and key cost drivers
- Strong knowledge of Accessories customs import duty classifications
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build analytical tools, use complex formulas and macros, structure documents, and conduct executive-level data analysis
- Ability to estimate Accessories costs from sketches or CADs
- Expertise in identifying cost drivers and recommending cost opportunities
- Strong situational leadership and communication skills across various audiences and stakeholder groups
Skills
Experience
5–10 years of experience in product costing and gross margin analysis within large or mid-sized companies, with demonstrated expertise in Accessories cost structures, manufacturing accounting, and supply chain costing processes.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 105,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a design-driven, service-oriented retail culture that blends creative energy with commercial discipline. Teams work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, attention to detail and polished client service are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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