Cost Analyst – BOM & Margin Optimization (Manufacturing)

Clayton; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Clayton Impact volunteer time

Job summary

Clayton is hiring a Cost Analyst to identify plant and cost department issues and implement improvements. You will lead cost analyses, work with plant management on processes, and participate in cost projects.

A thorough understanding of cost systems and the ability to resolve production and inventory problems is essential. Applicants should have four years of business-related education and 3–5 years manufacturing costing experience, with strong Excel and ERP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a business-related field.
• 3–5 years costing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel; ERP/Oracle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and option produced.
• Print Daily Production Report and review for margin irregularities.
• Monitor Engineering Change Requests and respond with cost impact if needed.
• Provide costs for Sales Change Requests and review related Production Work Orders.
• Attend daily/weekly staff meetings and communicate issues (DMR, audits, inventory).
• Modify BOMs as required by authorized ECRs; liaise with plant buyers and management.
• Provide cost details for options or projects as needed.
• Audit damaged materials (DMR) and investigate anomalies for cost impact.
• Review month-end BOM changes and justify cost impacts within ±$10.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Initiative

Education

Four-year degree in business field

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Clayton is hiring a Cost Analyst to identify plant and cost department issues and implement improvements. You will lead cost analyses, work with plant management on processes, and participate in cost projects.

A thorough understanding of cost systems and the ability to resolve production and inventory problems is essential. Applicants should have four years of business-related education and 3–5 years manufacturing costing experience, with strong Excel and ERP knowledge.