Cost Control Analyst

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office position

Job summary

Supermicro Computer Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Control Analyst to provide accurate pricing for new and existing products, in collaboration with internal teams.

This senior analyst role sits within the operations team at the San Jose, CA headquarters, requiring regular in-office attendance. The candidate will forecast, control, and report project costs, develop variances and cost analyses, and support cost reduction initiatives across motherboard, chassis, and server systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in cost calculation/analysis systems; 3 years of management experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in International Cost accounting/Purchasing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong time management.
• Experience coordinating with Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Logistics to optimize cost structure.
• Must have PC or Server hardware experience and knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task and cross-function between Administrative, Operations and Sales/Client contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage workload for multiple departments across function base.
• Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs.
• Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures.
• Provide forecasting guidance and projects for assigned projects.
• Perform Overhead, Contract Administration and Budget Management processes including monthly preparation and presentation.
• Assist customer with cost versus capital decision making.
• Prepares or reviews complex standard cost for Motherboard, Chassis, server system products and continues to drive efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
• Oversees development of product cost for various components and modules and coordinates resources to generate standard cost system and database.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About Supermicro:

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Supermicro Computer Inc. is seeking an experience Cost Control Analyst to provide accurate pricing for new and existing products by working closely with internal teams. The Sr. Cost Control Analyst will work with sales team to closely achieve best pricing to close the deal. This position will be part of our operations team based out of our headquarter office located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage workload for multiple departments across function base
• Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs needed within an organization
• Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports
• Provide forecasting guidance and projects for assigned projects
• Perform Overhead, Contract Administration and Budget Management processes including monthly preparation and presentation
• Assist customer with cost versus capital decision making
• Prepares or reviews complex standard cost for Motherboard, Chassis, server system product and continue to drive efficiency improvement and cost reduction plan
• Oversees the development of product cost for various component, systems and modules as well as coordinate interior resource to generate automatic standard cost system and database

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of increasingly related experience in the cost calculation/analysis system applications, including 3 years of management experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in International Cost accounting/Purchasing preferred
• Excellent written and Verbal communication skill as well as time management and prioritization abilities
• Experience with coordinating with Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Logistics to optimize business model and cost structure
• Must have PC or Server Hardware experience and knowledge
• Ability to multi-task and cross function between Administrative, Operations and Sales/Client contract

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Salary Range

$78,000 - $90,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.