Costing Coordinator, Women's Wholesale Apparel

The Kasper Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kasper Group is a leading apparel company delivering women’s wardrobe solutions for wear-to-work and special occasions. The Costing Coordinator role focuses on day-to-day costing coordination, data maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration across divisions.

Based in New York, you will review FOBs, resolve discrepancies, and maintain costing in SAP/PLM/RLM while guiding Costing Assistants and ensuring timely documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related costing, production, sourcing, merchandising or apparel industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of apparel costing processes, FOBs, vendor/factory documentation and production timelines.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy with numbers and data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of RLM, SAP and/or PLM strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and follow-up skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day costing coordination and data maintenance across assigned divisions.
• Review final FOB confirmations for accuracy, identify discrepancies and follow through with the appropriate teams to resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely costing information in RLM, SAP and PLM.
• Update PLM with allocations and ensure bulk and PPS placements are entered once costing and production dates are finalized.
• Confirm final FOBs by division and own the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of discrepancy logs.
• Maintain active factory lists and coordinate vendor master forms, ensuring required information is complete and accurate.
• Review factory evaluation documentation for completeness prior to submission to the Compliance Department.
• Partner with Production, Merchandising, Sourcing and other cross-functional teams to resolve costing and system-related issues.
• Track outstanding costing information and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and maintain costing reports, files and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to Costing Assistants on routine processes and system/data questions as needed.

Skills

Costing

Sourcing

Merchandising

Data analysis

Excel

Vendor documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

PLM

RLM

Job description

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women’s wardrobe solutions for wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands including Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, and Kenneth Cole, providing relevant fashion and trusted quality products to our consumers.

Position Summary

The Costing Coordinator is responsible for independently coordinating day-to-day costing activities for assigned divisions. Building on the Assistant-level responsibilities, this role takes greater ownership of costing accuracy, discrepancy resolution, system maintenance, vendor/factory documentation and cross-functional follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day costing coordination and data maintenance across assigned divisions.
• Review final FOB confirmations for accuracy, identify discrepancies and follow through with the appropriate teams to resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely costing information in RLM, SAP and PLM.
• Update PLM with allocations and ensure bulk and PPS placements are entered once costing and production dates are finalized.
• Confirm final FOBs by division and own the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of discrepancy logs.
• Maintain active factory lists and coordinate vendor master forms, ensuring required information is complete and accurate.
• Review factory evaluation documentation for completeness prior to submission to the Compliance Department.
• Partner with Production, Merchandising, Sourcing and other cross-functional teams to resolve costing and system-related issues.
• Track outstanding costing information and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and maintain costing reports, files and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to Costing Assistants on routine processes and system/data questions as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related costing, production, sourcing, merchandising or apparel industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of apparel costing processes, FOBs, vendor/factory documentation and production timelines.
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy with numbers and data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of RLM, SAP and/or PLM strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and follow-up skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot routine issues and escalated when appropriate.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

Compensation: $36.06 per hour (approximately $75,000 annualized).

Actual hourly rate for this role will be based on experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.