Associate Costing Analyst

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills seeks an Associate Costing Analyst to support the Development Costing Engineer and the product creation process. You will gather and organize cost data across Apparel, Home, and Accessories, maintaining trackers and ensuring accuracy to meet margin goals.

In this hands-on role, you’ll build Cost Sheets in BlueCherry, perform style-level cost analyses, and partner with Product Development and Sourcing.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in costing, product development, sourcing, merchandising, or related analytical role.
• Familiar with FOB and DDP terms; basic landed cost concepts preferred.
• Experience with ERP/BlueCherry a plus; PLM knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and data management skills; highly organized.
• Effective written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize FOB and DDP costs across Apparel, Home, and Accessories.
• Maintain costing tracker with style-level costs, status, and revision history.
• Build and maintain Cost Sheets in BlueCherry for Production Ordering.
• Support cost analysis and cross-functional partnership with relevant teams.
• Contribute to process improvements for costing tools and workflows.

Skills

Costing data management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Supply Chain

Tools

BlueCherry

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Pendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. Built on a legacy of craft, quality, and authenticity, our products are known for their timeless design and enduring stories.

As the Associate Costing Analyst, you will support the Development Costing Engineer and Pendleton's product creation process by gathering, organizing, and maintaining the cost data that keeps development and production ordering accurate, on time, and aligned to margin goals across Apparel, Home, and Accessories.

This is a hands-on, detail-driven role and a strong foundation for growing into a costing career, with exposure to cost engineering, vendor partnerships, and the financial side of heritage product development.

What You'll Do

Cost Data Collection & Tracker Management

• Gather and organize FOB and DDP costs from vendors and internal partners for all styles across Apparel, Home, and Accessories
• Follow up with vendors and cross-functional partners to obtain missing, outdated, or unclear cost information in a timely manner
• Maintain the costing tracker, keeping style-level costs, status, and revision history accurate and up to date as costs change throughout development
• Review incoming cost information for accuracy and completeness, and flag variances, discrepancies, or questions to the Development Costing Engineer

Cost Sheets & Production Ordering

• Build and maintain Cost Sheets in BlueCherry for Production Ordering, ensuring all cost components are complete and accurate before orders are released
• Track costing milestones against the seasonal development and production ordering calendars, and communicate status and open items to the team
• Support the accurate transfer of approved costs between development records, the costing tracker, and BlueCherry

Cost Analysis & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Support the Development Costing Engineer with style-level cost analysis, including tracking costs against targets and highlighting risks early
• Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to confirm styles, construction details, and vendor assignments that affect cost
• Act as a collaborative, reliable partner across cross-functional teams, modeling professionalism, respect, and inclusion

Process Improvement

• Contribute to the refinement of costing tools, templates, and processes that improve accuracy and efficiency
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to costing and development efficiency

Key Performance Indicators

• Costing Tracker Accuracy and Timeliness
• FOB/DDP Data Completeness
• On-time Cost Sheet Completion for Production Ordering

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of experience in costing, product development, sourcing, merchandising, or a related analytical role in apparel, home, or soft goods
• Working understanding of FOB and DDP terms and basic landed cost concepts preferred
• Familiarity with apparel/home/accessories construction and materials a plus
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data organization; strong competency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems preferred; BlueCherry experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems a plus
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity and the ability to manage multiple styles, vendors, and timelines simultaneously
• Proactive follow-up and a persistent, solutions-oriented approach to closing information gaps
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, comfortable working with vendors and partners across multiple teams
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new software, tools, processes, and product categories
• Passion for quality product and appreciation for Pendleton's history, values, and commitment to craftsmanship
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Benefits & Perks

At Pendleton, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our business. We offer a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums.
• Your Future: 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%.
• Time to Recharge: PTO from your first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Support for Life: Flexible spending accounts, confidential employee assistance resources, and access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs.
• The Pendleton Perk: Enjoy employee discounts on the products and timeless styles that have been part of Pendleton for generations.