24 Sep
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Jammers Apparel Group
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Montreal
24 Sep
Jammers Apparel Group
Montreal
Jammers Apparel (Intro)
Headquartered in Montreal, the fashion capital of Canada, Jammers is at the forefront of the latest trends. We pride ourselves on our long-standing relationships with our retail partners. We are a complete solution manufacture/wholesale company with over 30 years in the fashion industry.
Jammers sets itself apart by providing top quality design, merchandising, and manufacturing for our clients. We take pride in our one-on-one client approach because it enables us to not only focus on our clients’ needs, expectations, and goals but to also understand and expand on them
Summary of Position
The Costing Specialist is responsible for developing, analyzing, and maintaining accurate product costings for imported apparel. This role partners closely with sourcing, logistics, merchandising, and overseas vendors to ensure competitive pricing, margin targets, and cost transparency.
Reporting to: VP Product Development &
- Sourcing
Responsibilities
Product Costing &
- Analysis
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for apparel styles, including fabric, trims, labor, overhead, freight, duty, and landed cost
- Analyze vendor quotations and negotiate cost components to achieve margin targets
- Track and validate cost changes related to materials, labor, currency, freight, and tariffs
- Maintain historical costing data and benchmarks by category and vendor
Vendor &
- Sourcing Support
- Communicate directly with overseas factories and agents to request and clarify cost breakdowns
- Support vendor negotiations and cost engineering initiatives
- Review minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times, and production efficiencies
Margin &
- Pricing Support
- Collaborate with merchandising and sales teams to ensure target margins are met
- Assist in setting wholesale prices based on cost, markup, and market considerations
- Provide scenario analysis for cost fluctuations and pricing strategies
Logistics &
- Compliance
- Incorporate freight, duty, tariffs, and brokerage costs into landed cost calculations
- Partner with logistics teams to validate shipping methods and cost assumptions
- Ensure costing aligns with compliance, labeling, and import requirements
Reporting &
- Process Improvement
- Prepare regular costing and margin reports for management
- Identify cost-saving opportunities across sourcing, production, and logistics
- Support system updates and costing process improvements (PLM, ERP, Excel models)
Why Jammers?
- Competitive vacation time-off
- 4 personal days + birthday day off
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Established company with robust retail partnerships
- Fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations
- Team-oriented culture with room to grow
- Company activities and events for team bonding!
📌 Costing Specialist (Apparel) (Montreal)
🏢 Jammers Apparel Group
📍 Montreal