Job Purpose
The Costing Intern will support the team in managing costing and purchasing processes for accessories (leathergoods and jewelry), contributing to optimizing company performance. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with various internal departments and the Merchandising team at the London Headquarters.
Main Responsibilities include:
During the internship, the candidate will gain key industry skills and be involved in the following activities:
Costing Activities
* Cost Reporting & Negotiation
* Updating cost and savings databases
* Helping collect and manage FG Cost Sheets and FG Price Lists
* Assisting in the post-edit sample analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
* Assisting in cost negotiations with vendors
* Collaborating with department managers to define and monitor savings strategies
* Monitoring cost trends and developing benchmarking reports
* Analysis & Benchmarking
* Participating in allocation and cost review meetings
* Supporting the research and evaluation of alternative suppliers to improve competitiveness
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields (ongoing or recent graduate)
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
* Interest in the luxury accessories sector and cost management
* Good communication skills and teamwork ability
* Good knowledge of the English language