Global Sourcing & Costing Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Engage with an international vendor network to gather preliminary cost estimates for new product concepts.

• Provide quotations for larger, multi-style projects, ensuring that all specific customer requirements and compliance standards are incorporated into the pricing.

• Develop and analyze initial Profit & Loss (P&L) models to evaluate gross margin feasibility for proposed projects.

• Negotiate initial pricing to guarantee that target margins are attainable before presenting to internal teams.

• Pose strategic, qualifying questions to both new and existing factories to evaluate their capabilities, capacity, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times.

• Maintain consistent daily communication with overseas factories, effectively navigating time zone differences and cultural nuances.

• Oversee the request, tracking, and follow-up of initial development samples.

• Ensure that factories comprehend design intent and technical specifications to guarantee that first-round samples are accurate and delivered punctually.

• Identify and flag any potential production or cost issues that arise during the sampling phase.

• Assist in developing initial timelines and action (T&A) calendars for new projects, outlining milestones from sample development through to final production.

• Communicate clearly and proactively with Sales and Product Development teams, presenting realistic timelines, finalized P&Ls, and margin expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in global sourcing, product development, costing, or production management.

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in working with apparel, soft goods, textiles, or home accessories is strongly preferred.

• Global Exposure: Demonstrated ability to communicate directly with factories in Asia (China, Pakistan, India) and/or South America.

• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of product costing, freight estimates, margins, and P&L statements.

• Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the capability to create and manage intricate Time & Action (T&A) calendars across multiple styles simultaneously.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulas for financial modeling) and PLM/ERP systems.

• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to clarify complex manufacturing realities into straightforward business updates for Sales and PD teams.

• Problem-Solving: Proactive and analytical mindset with the capacity to anticipate production bottlenecks and propose effective workarounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Environment: Collaborate directly with a rapidly growing New York-based merchandise and production company alongside talented operations and e-commerce teams.

• Type: Full-time remote position available immediately upon finding the right candidate.

• Shift: Must be accessible during Eastern Standard Time/NY (EST) business hours.