RTW & Bags Cost & Timing Specialist
Core
Manage calculation and analysis of sampling and production costs for RTW and Bags styles to ensure cost targets and profitability are achieved throughout the collection development process.
Role type
Cost & Timing Specialist
Builds
RTW and Bags product collections
Domain
Luxury fashion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Costing process expertise, Supplier negotiation, Budget management, Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas), Cost trend analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in both RTW and Leather Goods/Bags categories
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Calculate and analyze sampling and production costs for each style, Monitor style margins and recommend corrective actions for cost deviations, Negotiate prices with suppliers to secure margin objectives, Prepare regular reports and analyses on costs and profit margins, Oversee cost trends to ensure alignment with the established budget
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC