Sr Analyst, Product Costing

BoF Careers; Delhi; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel brand is looking for a Costing Manager in Ontario, Canada. The role involves managing costing processes, optimizing product strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience and a degree in Fashion Technology or similar. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to diversity.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans

Comprehensive health coverage

Health and wellness programs

Retirement planning assistance

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in managing end-to-end costing or sampling.
• Understanding of Gap Inc. CoBC protocols.
• Deep understanding of product cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage costing while collaborating with teams and vendors.
• Simplify costing processes for transparency with suppliers.
• Establish and update costing frameworks and standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing and sourcing

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership skills in supervision

Planning and reporting skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Technology or equivalent

Tools

PMTS tools

Job description

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments - but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands - Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta - have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make products that make people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks, and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About The Role

Managing costing while working closely with GIS PD/PC, Raw Material, Wash Tech, Brand, counterparts, and vendor merchandising teams. As part of the Costing Excellence team, s/he will also support identifying opportunities for cost saving through product reengineering, cost standardization, building up the costing library, and supporting any cost-related initiatives for the company.

What You'll Do

1. Simplify the entire costing process and establish transparent costing with suppliers.
2. Support in setting up business allocation decisions based on product-based supply chain.
3. Improve AUC margin expectations through product strategy, man-machine ratio, factory efficiency, labor cost, and material optimization to deliver value to the consumer.
4. Establish and update costing frameworks, standards, and tools for transparent, fact-based costing with suppliers.
5. Develop training materials for internal staff and external vendors/factories.
6. Establish governance for cost validation through standardization and benchmarking.
7. Create factory-level and country-level cost competitive matrices and develop new training tools and materials.
8. Resolve issues promptly, continuously improve processes and procedures.
9. Review targets and create pathways to meet them via product re-engineering while maintaining aesthetics.
10. Review vendor costings and validate components using benchmarks or reference programs.
11. Create markers independently to validate garment consumptions.
12. Work with SMV Data to finalize garment costing.
13. Maintain relationships and negotiate fact-based with vendors.
14. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product cost.
15. Support problem solving, information sharing, and sourcing strategies.

Who You Are

1. 4-6 years of experience in managing end-to-end costing or sampling, e.g., Production Merchandiser.
2. Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing and sourcing, market trends.
3. Understanding of Gap Inc. CoBC protocols.
4. Knowledge of PMTS tools and marker making is advantageous.
5. Deep understanding of product cost drivers.
6. Excellent communication skills in English; local language is a plus.
7. Strong negotiation, risk management, troubleshooting skills; proactive work approach.
8. Ability to influence at all levels of internal and external management.
9. Leadership skills in supervision, training, staff development.
10. Strong planning, scheduling, and reporting skills.
11. Degree in Fashion Technology, Textile, or equivalent experience, e.g., B.F.Tech from NIFT.

Benefits At Gap Inc.

• Competitive paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and families.
• Health and wellness programs, including free health check-ups and fitness benefits.
• Support for parenthood.
• Retirement planning assistance.
• And more benefits detailed on our website.

Gap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and for Diversity in 2022.