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Cost Analyst

Cost Analyst

Clayton HomesPerris, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Cost Analyst

Reports to : Materials Manager

Department : Materials

Job Status : Full-Time / Salary

Mobility Profile : None

Position Summary :

The Cost Analyst will identify plant and cost department problems and will develop and implement improvement solutions. Cost Analyst will work with plant management to determine and resolve plant processes, take a leadership role on plant teams and will participate in plant and cost department projects. The Cost Analyst will have a thorough knowledge of cost systems and will perform analysis of cost data to prevent and resolve production and inventory issues.

Duties / Responsibilities :

MAJOR OBJECTIVES

  • Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in his / her plant.
  • Prototyping of new models and options
  • Re-audits of existing models and options.
  • Category Audits.
  • Like model comparisons.
  • Observe established costing policies and procedures
  • Complete training programs as provided
  • Participate in Oracle ERP implementation initiatives

DAILY DUTIES

  • Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities.
  • Monitor the Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and respond to all necessary ECR's Immediately. This will include providing cost impact to the ECN, if necessary.
  • Provide cost where applicable for Sales Change and respond to all applicable Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately. This will include reviewing the applicable Production Work Orders (PWO) to ensure the correct cost detail is provided.
  • Attend daily and / or weekly staff & order read meetings. At these meetings communicate Damaged Material Report (DMR) issues, discrepancy issues from audits, inventory preparation, plant material issues, etc.
  • Modify any BOMs as required by authorized ECRs immediately. Communicate necessary changes with the plant buyer and plant management. Changes to the BOM are necessary to make sure inventory is relieved properly.
  • WEEKLY DUTIES

  • Provide cost detail for any necessary options or projects as required.
  • Audit one ceiling per week for foam seal usage. Calculate the cost per LF and report results to the appropriate personnel.
  • Attend required plant meetings (e.g. employee meetings, quality team meetings, etc.)
  • MONTHLY DUTIES

  • Audit at least two models per month - Prototypes and / or Re-Audits.
  • Cost any necessary options that may be required for a Prototype BOM. These are sometimes required due to the urgency of developing pricing information or to set up information for purchasing.
  • Review ECRs for start dates
  • If you need to make changes to the cost of base units or options for homes, after they come offline, but before the month-end closing date, the home can be re-yarded to record the true or revised cost.
  • Key damaged materials reported (DMR) by the plant into the system. Investigate any unusual, reported quantities and forward to the plant buyer.
  • MONTH END DUTIES

  • Review the changes that were made to the base BOM during the month. This report (Detailed BOM Analysis) is available from the Plant accountant. Note : You must justify any changes made to a base BOM with a cost impact of + / - $10.00
  • At month end the Plant Analyst should review the ECR file to make sure the ECRs approved for the plant during the month have been incorporated into the Bills of Material and options, when applicable.
  • PHYSICAL INVENTORY

  • Prepare facility for physical inventory
  • Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory
  • Review and reconcile physical inventory
  • Counting work in process material, work up official report
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications :

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred
  • Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment, preferred
  • Must have excellent mathematical skills
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills to assess data and identify trends.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Motivated to pursue improvement
  • Demonstrates initiative and assertiveness
  • Expert knowledge in MS Office software, including Excel
  • Knowledge of Oracle, ERP systems preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data analysis
  • Relevant work experience in accounting or cost analysis - 3 to 5 years
  • Expertise in tools such as MS Office software, including Excel, ERP systems, and costing analysis software
  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
  • Salary Range :

  • $68,640.00 / Annually
  • Physical Demands :

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling.
  • Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures.
  • Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • Travel Requirements :

    None

    Why Clayton?

    A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.

    Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

    As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

    Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists : America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

    At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

    Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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