Production and Costing Coordinator, Wholesale Apparel - Full-time

The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their 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 (Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent! 

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Costing Coordinator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create and maintain Pre-costing by coordinating information from the Design, Textile, Trim, CAD and factory quotes.
• Negotiate cmt’s with factories based on manager’s targets.
• Maintaining a file of all cost sheets and factory quotes, updating as revisions occur.
• Provide Sales/Merchandising/Production/Design teams with updated Pre-costing summary reports.
• Review final FOB confirmations for accuracy.
• Update SAP.
• Summarize final standard cost.
• Correspond with factories chosen for bulk placement and notify them of xmill dates to get best garment deliveries and shipment options.
• Update PLM with allocations from manager.
• Once costing and production dates are finalized update bulk/pps placements in PLM (Data Entry).
• Run allocations exception reports in order to catch missing styles.
• Run allocation factory report to see factory loads (in the past this was reviewed with production director).
• Provide allocation chart for Production/Textile/Trim & Technical teams.
• Correspond with factories or JAG departments on styles that will not reach our target mark-up
• Work closely with Fabric, Trim, CAD departments to create and maintain pre-costing and factory quotes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• SAP and/or PLM a plus

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 

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older

Preferred qualifications:

• At least bachelor's degree or higher