Trainee Costing Officer at Mini Group

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Cost Data Collection & Analysis

• Gather cost data from production, procurement, and stores departments.
• Record material, trims, and accessory consumption per style.
• Assist in analyzing labor costs per operation and Standard Minute Value (SMV).

Cost Sheet Preparation

• Support in preparing preliminary cost sheets under supervision.
• Update cost breakdowns (fabric, trims, accessories, labor, and overheads).
• Maintain accurate costing records for all product lines.

Sampling & Development Support

• Collaborate with the sample room to verify consumption and production time.
• Track and document design or material changes that impact cost.

Price Quotation Support

• Assist in preparing price quotations based on approved costing templates.
• Learn to calculate margins and style profitability.

Coordination

• Liaise with production, procurement, and planning teams to collect and validate cost data.
• Ensure all cost sheets are verified and approved by the Costing Officer before submission.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain organized costing files for all orders and samples.
• Prepare daily and weekly costing progress reports.

Continuous Learning

• Participate in on-the-job training on garment costing, SMV calculation, and efficiency analysis.
• Gain an understanding of garment construction, fabric types, trims, and production processes.

Key Outputs/Deliverables/KPIs:

• Cost Sheet Accuracy: ≥ 95% accuracy compared to actual production costs (monthly).
• Turnaround Time for Costing: ≤ 2 working days after sample receipt (weekly).
• Data Collection Efficiency: 100% completion of material and labor data per style (weekly).
• Cost Variance Analysis: Reports submitted within 48 hours of variance identification (monthly).
• Documentation & Record Keeping: No missing files; complete costing records maintained (monthly).

Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Textile Technology, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems is an added advantage.