Senior Analyst, Materials Costing
Core
Analyze fabric cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support supplier negotiations through data-driven insights for the Apparel Sourcing organization.
Role type
Senior Analyst, Materials Costing
Builds
Cost models for various fabric types and centralized databases of fabric cost data
Domain
Apparel / Textile Manufacturing
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost modelling, Textile knowledge, Data management (Excel, PLM), Market awareness
Preferred skills
Financial acumen, Problem solving, Cross-functional partnership
Technologies
Excel, PLM
Responsibilities
Analyze and validate fabric cost breakdowns from suppliers; Develop and maintain cost models for various fabric types; Track and report cost trends, market fluctuations, and currency impacts; Partner with the Director of Material Sourcing to support seasonal cost negotiations; Identify cost-saving opportunities through material consolidation and process optimization; Maintain a centralized database of fabric cost data and supplier quotes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC