Costing Coordinator Mad Engine Global, LLC Glendale - CA - US Salary: USD70,000 - USD75,000 Apply here: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=22b5cb401163834b **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. * Vendor Coordination + 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. * Skills & Competencies + 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. **Work Environment*** 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.