Associate Costing Analyst
Pendleton Woolen MillsPendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. Built on a legacy of craft, quality, and authenticity, our products are known for their timeless design and enduring stories. As the Associate Costing Analyst, you will support the Development Costing Engineer and Pendleton's product creation process by gathering, organizing, and maintaining the cost data that keeps development and production ordering accurate, on time, and aligned to margin goals across Apparel, Home, and Accessories. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role and a strong foundation for growing into a costing career, with exposure to cost engineering, vendor partnerships, and the financial side of heritage product development. What You’ll Do Cost Data Collection & Tracker Management Gather and organize FOB and DDP costs from vendors and internal partners for all styles across Apparel, Home, and Accessories Follow up with vendors and cross-functional partners to obtain missing, outdated, or unclear cost information in a timely manner Maintain the costing tracker, keeping style-level costs, status, and revision history accurate and up to date as costs change throughout development Review incoming cost information for accuracy and completeness, and flag variances, discrepancies, or questions to the Development Costing Engineer Cost Sheets & Production Ordering Build and maintain Cost Sheets in BlueCherry for Production Ordering, ensuring all cost components are complete and accurate before orders are released Track costing milestones against the seasonal development and production ordering calendars, and communicate status and open items to the team Support the accurate transfer of approved costs between development records, the costing tracker, and BlueCherry Cost Analysis & Cross-Functional Partnership Support the Development Costing Engineer with style-level cost analysis, including tracking costs against targets and highlighting risks early Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to confirm styles, construction details, and vendor assignments that affect cost Act as a collaborative, reliable partner across cross-functional teams, modeling professionalism, respect, and inclusion Process Improvement Contribute to the refinement of costing tools, templates, and processes that improve accuracy and efficiency Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives related to costing and development efficiency Key Performance Indicators Costing Tracker Accuracy and Timeliness FOB/DDP Data Completeness On-time Cost Sheet Completion for Production Ordering What You Bring 1–3 years of experience in costing, product development, sourcing, merchandising, or a related analytical role in apparel, home, or soft goods Working understanding of FOB and DDP terms and basic landed cost concepts preferred Familiarity with apparel/home/accessories construction and materials a plus Strong analytical and data management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and data organization; strong competency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint Experience with ERP systems preferred; BlueCherry experience a plus Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems a plus Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity and the ability to manage multiple styles, vendors, and timelines simultaneously Proactive follow-up and a persistent, solutions-oriented approach to closing information gaps Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, comfortable working with vendors and partners across multiple teams Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills Curiosity and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new software, tools, processes, and product categories Passion for quality product and appreciation for Pendleton's history, values, and commitment to craftsmanship Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred, o…