DescriptionPosition Overview Delta Galil is seeking a detail-oriented Costing Engineer to support product costing, pricing analysis, and cost optimization across our apparel business. This role will partner with Product Development, Design, Production, Sourcing, and vendors to evaluate product costs, identify savings opportunities, and ensure costs align with business objectives and margin targets.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with an understanding of garment construction, materials, manufacturing processes, and apparel costing. This individual will help drive cost transparency, improve costing accuracy, and support informed decisions throughout the product development and production lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Costing & Analysis
- Develop and maintain detailed cost breakdowns for apparel products, including materials, trims, labor, manufacturing, packaging, and other applicable expenses.
- Analyze product specifications, bills of materials, construction details, and manufacturing methods to validate cost assumptions.
- Review vendor quotations and costing submissions to assess accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with target costs.
- Identify cost drivers, variances, and opportunities to improve product margins.
Cost Engineering & Optimization
- Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and Sourcing to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, fit, or product integrity.
- Evaluate alternative materials, trims, construction methods, and manufacturing processes to achieve target costs.
- Recommend product or process adjustments that improve cost efficiency and manufacturability.
- Support value engineering initiatives and track the impact of cost-reduction efforts.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with domestic and international vendors to review costing assumptions, negotiate cost components, and resolve discrepancies.
- Work with cross-functional teams throughout product development to establish and maintain target costs.
- Communicate costing risks, cost changes, and margin implications to relevant stakeholders.
- Support vendor comparisons and sourcing decisions through detailed cost analysis.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate costing records, cost sheets, and supporting documentation.
- Analyze actual versus estimated costs and investigate significant variances.
- Develop reports and tools to improve visibility into product costs, savings opportunities, and costing trends.
- Identify opportunities to standardize costing methodologies, improve data accuracy, and streamline workflows.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Apparel Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in product costing, cost engineering, apparel production, sourcing, or a related function.
- Understanding of apparel manufacturing, garment construction, fabrics, trims, and production processes.
- Experience developing cost breakdowns and analyzing vendor quotations, material costs, labor, and manufacturing expenses.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to identify cost drivers and evaluate savings opportunities.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis, cost modeling, and reporting.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple products, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in apparel, intimate apparel, activewear, sleepwear, or other consumer product categories.
- Familiarity with garment costing, bills of materials, standard cost structures, and target-margin requirements.
- Experience working with overseas manufacturers and international sourcing teams.
- Knowledge of PLM, ERP, product development, or costing systems.
- Experience supporting value engineering, cost-reduction initiatives, or vendor negotiations.
This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in our NJ office. PAY RATE: $95,000/yr-$115,000/yr At Delta Galil, we strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Company BenefitsAs a Delta Galil Associate, you'll be part of a global fashion company that values innovation, craftsmanship, and people. We're committed to offering comprehensive and competitive benefits that reflect our culture of care, creativity, and collaboration - but most importantly, benefits that fit you.
Our diverse range of programs is designed to support your total well-being - empowering you to make the best choices for yourself, your loved ones, and your lifestyle.
Below are a few of the benefits available to our Associates:
- Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with Company match and 529 College Savings Plan, as well as Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
- Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to dedicate your skills and time towards charitable activities
- From weekly breakfasts and monthly milestone celebrations to leadership-led panels, and, team-building events, we offer plenty of fun ways to connect-both in person and virtually
