GROSS MARGIN GUARDIAN- Cost Concession Planner

Take the guesswork out of supplier negotiations.

The Cost Concession GM Tool helps you calculate exactly how much a supplier would need to reduce costs in order for you to maintain or improve your gross margin.

Whether you’re facing a landed cost increase, tariff spike, or supply chain pressure, this spreadsheet gives you a confident starting point for margin-minded conversations.

✅ Features:

• Calculate the required discount per item to preserve GM%
• Instantly see the impact of cost shifts on your profit
• Arm yourself with data-backed targets before supplier calls
• Perfect for buyers, planners, or small business owners who negotiate their own costs

Use it as your negotiation ally — and be prepared to walk into any costing discussion.

🔗 Also available:

👉 Get all 3 tools in the Gross Margin Guardian Bundle