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, Financial acumen, Problem solving, Attention to detail
Preferred skills
Cross-functional partnership, Negotiation support, Clear communication, Project management
Responsibilities
Analyze and validate fabric cost breakdowns from suppliers, Develop and maintain cost models for various fabric types, Track and report cost trends and market fluctuations, Prepare detailed cost comparison reports, Partner with Director of Material Sourcing to support seasonal cost negotiations, Maintain a centralized database of fabric cost data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC