Costing Assistant

Job Description

The Costing Assistant will support the production-planning department. Provide general clerical task such as data entry, correspondence preparation and maintenance, generating standard database reports, system validation, and follow up related to special projects. Duties include but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact with and monitor design on product development task
• Facilitate communication between vendors
• Ensure all products are in compliance with CIVIL policies and procedures
• Manage the pre-costing process which includes analyzing design cards, markers, fabric specs, and trim specs to estimate the most realistic and accurate pricing for all styles
• Review and negotiate costing and profitability margins
• Obtain time and action calendar information from all vendors with prices and communicate the same to planning in a timely manner. All schedules should be set up using the most cost-effective shipping method
• Facilitate all sample yardage coordination including purchases, track delivery and development (in some cases)
• Interact with vendors to build sustainable business relationships
• Assist with publishing and distribution of Purchase Orders and updating daily’s schedule to include: PO’s #, styles, fabric, etc.
• Assists the Costing Manager on a daily basis by providing update-to-date cost sheet, line sheet, fabric info, yields, pattern cards, etc.
• Process Import PO’s and prepare Import Production packages
• Prepare and send out fabric swatches and color standards to vendors.
• Set up styles on Full Circle.
• Request FDS from mills.
• Confirm fabric price and delivery with mills.
• Set up cost sheet with accurate information.
• Good follow up skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or related software, Excel – (formulas such as vlookup and pivot tables) *THIS IS A MUST*
• Proficient in Photo Shop & Illustrator is a plus but not required
• Data Entry experience utilizing Full Circle
• Order Management systems (Full Circle, Sage/, Tukatech) *THIS IS A MUST*
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a people person with positive attitude
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma
• Minimum 1-2 years at a Domestic apparel production company is preferred
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
  
  

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person