Costing Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Clerical Glendale Office, Glendale, CA, US Salary: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually Department: Purchasing Business Unit: US Wholesale Channel: Fashion Location: Burbank, CA Position Summary The Costing Coordinator supports the Purchasing team by managing product cost data, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring accurate and timely costing for apparel and fashion-related products. This role plays a key part in maintaining margin targets, supporting negotiations, and enabling efficient product development within the US Wholesale division. Key Responsibilities Cost Management & Analysis Prepare and maintain detailed cost sheets for apparel and fashion products. Analyze raw material, labor, freight, and duty costs to ensure accurate landed cost. Track and update cost changes throughout the product lifecycle. Communicate with domestic and overseas vendors to obtain and validate cost information. Support cost negotiations by gathering benchmarks and historical data. Ensure vendor compliance with pricing expectations and timelines. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams to align costing with product specifications. Work closely with Production and Logistics teams to validate freight and duty assumptions. Data Accuracy & Reporting Maintain costing data in PLM/ERP systems with high attention to detail. Generate reports on cost trends, margin analysis, and pricing summaries. Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve issues. Process Improvement Assist in refining costing processes and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Support standardization of costing templates and procedures. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 1–3 years of experience in costing, purchasing, or sourcing within the apparel/fashion industry. Strong analytical and numerical skills. High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis). Familiarity with PLM and/or ERP systems. Understanding of garment construction and costing components is highly preferred. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills for cross-functional and vendor interactions. Other Requirements Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced wholesale fashion environment. Detail‑oriented with a proactive problem‑solving mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in wholesale fashion or licensed apparel. Knowledge of international sourcing and import costing (duties, tariffs, freight). Exposure to margin analysis and pricing strategy. Hybrid or on-site role based in Burbank, CA. Collaborative, fast‑paced fashion environment supporting US Wholesale operations. Why Join MAD Engine Global, LLC? Opportunity to work with leading brands in the fashion and licensed apparel space. Exposure to end‑to‑end product lifecycle in a high‑volume wholesale environment. Collaborative culture with growth opportunities in sourcing and purchasing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mad Engine Global LLC