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Costing Manager, Los Angeles, CA
Vince
New York, NY, United States
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Overview
Luxe yarns and a minimalist aesthetic have defined the Vince heritage since the brand’s inception in 2002. Designed in California and crafted using innovative fabrications and techniques, Vince infuses urban utility and modern sensibility into signature, luxury fundamentals. From its edited core collection of ultra-soft cashmere knits and cotton tees, Vince has evolved into a global lifestyle brand and destination for both women’s and men’s apparel and accessories. Vince is headquartered in New York City and operates 41 full-price retail locations, 14 outlet stores and its e-commerce site, vince.com.
Vince is searching for talent to contribute to the future development of the brand who have passion, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a company, we are committed to offering our employees a challenging and rewarding work environment, opportunities for growth and development, a customer focused culture, a community to “give-back”, and competitive pay and benefits.
Organizational Structure:
The Costing Manager reports directly to the Sr. Director, Operations.
Responsibilities
• Create & Update cost sheets
• Maintain cost libraries by season and category
• Prepare cost books for production hand over
• Review and vet costs prior to presentation to merchants
• Analyze and challenge costs from proto to sales sample stage
• Work collaboratively and proactively with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to meet gross margin
• Communicate with vendors as needed on all cost related matters
• Partner cross-functionally and build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
• Assist with costing & merchandising projects as needed
• Duties & responsibilities will change as candidate grows in their role and as work load dictates based on market calendar
Qualifications
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in costing
• Knowledge of garment construction & raw materials
• Proficient in excel, ability to create & maintain multiple spreadsheets & cost sheets
• Must be analytical and have good judgment & decision making skills
• Ability to work independently with a high sense of urgency
• Must be detail oriented, extremely resourceful, have excellent follow up skills; learning and using all appropriate contacts to gather information & drive solutions
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (to include good listening & negotiation skills, must have the ability to present at leadership level)
• Must be flexible and have the ability to function in a fast paced environment, with competing priorities and deadlines
Compensation
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package which may include short and/or long term incentives, clothing allowance, and merchandise discount, in addition to base salary and full health and welfare benefits.
Vince strives to maintain a diverse workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.
Vince is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V