Cost Analyst

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in their plant.
• Complete training programs as provided.
• Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities.
• Maintain and monitor Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and respond to all necessary ECRs immediately.
• Provide costs where applicable for Sales Change and respond to all applicable Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately.
• Attend daily and/or weekly staff & order read meetings.
• Communicate Damaged Material Report (DMR) issues, discrepancy issues from audits, inventory preparation, plant material issues, etc., at these meetings.
• Modify any BOMs as required by authorized ECRs immediately.
• Communicate necessary changes with the plant buyer and plant management.
• Cost any necessary options that may be required for a Prototype BOM.
• 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.).
• Audit at least two models per month - Prototypes and/or Re-Audits.
• Review ECRs for start dates.
• Justify any changes made to a base BOM with a cost impact of +/- $10.00.
• Prepare facility for physical inventory.
• Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory.
• Review and reconcile physical inventory.
• Count work in process material, work up official report.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business related field
• Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Great attention to details, organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Motivated to pursue improvement
• Demonstrates initiative and assertiveness
• Able to communicate positively and clearly with peers, managers, and internal customers
• Expert knowledge in MS Office software, including Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle, ERP systems preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and / or pulling
• Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with others
• Work environment is not temperature controlled and may result in exposure to extreme temperatures
• Work primarily involves sitting / standing, up to 4 hours at a time

Why Clayton?

• 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 team members 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.
• 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 creating an 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.