Cost & Inventory Manager

MacLean Power, LLC; York (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is seeking a detail‑driven Cost & Inventory Manager to lead product costing, inventory control, and working capital performance across the organization. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance leadership to embed disciplined costing and inventory practices.

The role emphasizes governance over BOMs, routings, and master data, with focus on cost efficiency, KPI driven inventory control, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in costing and inventory control.
• JD Edwards or similar ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and governance of product costing systems, ensuring alignment between operational processes and financial valuation.
• Lead annual standard cost updates and periodic forecast cost processes, ensuring current and projected manufacturing costs are accurately reflected in planning, forecasting, and business decision‑making.
• Establish validation processes for cost inputs including material, labor, burden, and routing structures.
• Provide structured visibility into manufacturing variances and cost drivers through standardized analytical frameworks.
• Identify targeted cost improvement opportunities and lead cost reduction initiatives aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Establish governance over bills of material, routings, and manufacturing master data to ensure cost integrity.

Skills

Costing governance

Inventory control

Manufacturing accounting

ERP JD Edwards

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-site leadership

Costing & inventory systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

CMA

CPIM

CSCP

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of engineered products and solutions used in the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. LEADING THE WAY™ in innovation, MPS is dedicated to keeping the power infrastructure performing optimally by supplying world‑class solutions to fulfill the needs of customers who maintain electrical services to consumers worldwide. We operate seventeen facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers. Learn more at www.macleanpower.com

MPS – is seeking a detail‑driven and motivated Cost & Inventory Manager to serves as the Group leader for product costing, inventory control, and working capital performance across the organization. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the processes, controls, governance frameworks, and performance expectations that ensure accurate product costing, transactional integrity, and effective management of inventory cycles. The position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance leadership to embed disciplined costing and inventory practices into daily operations.

What You’ll Do

Costing Leadership & Governance

• Own the architecture and governance of product costing systems, ensuring alignment between operational processes and financial valuation.
• Lead annual standard cost updates and periodic forecast cost processes, ensuring current and projected manufacturing costs are accurately reflected in planning, forecasting, and business decision‑making.
• Establish validation processes for cost inputs including material, labor, burden, and routing structures.
• Provide structured visibility into manufacturing variances and cost drivers through standardized analytical frameworks.
• Identify targeted cost improvement opportunities and lead cost reduction initiatives aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Establish governance over bills of material, routings, and manufacturing master data to ensure cost integrity.

Inventory Control & Performance

• Design and maintain a comprehensive inventory control framework that integrates transactional controls, reconciliation processes, and robust monitoring systems.
• Establish and enforce inventory control policies, procedures, and accountability structures across the organization.
• Govern inventory accuracy, movement, aging, and valuation through structured KPI frameworks and reporting.
• Lead root‑cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Define thresholds, escalation protocols, and performance expectations for inventory control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and reliability through disciplined control practices.

Inventory Optimization

• Lead initiatives to optimize inventory levels and improve working capital performance across the organization.
• Align inventory strategies with service levels, production requirements, and financial objectives.
• Oversee inventory valuation, inventory turns, days on hand, obsolescence risk, and associated reserves.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to slow‑moving or obsolete inventory through structured analysis and action planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to embed inventory optimization practices into planning and execution processes.
• Establish performance targets and accountability for inventory reduction and working capital improvement.

What You’ll Need To Excel In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field required
• CMA, CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma or relevant certification preferred
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience
• Demonstrated expertise in costing and inventory control
• Strong business systems, investigative, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience leading multiple sites with high‑volume transactions
• Strong knowledge of standard absorption‑based costing
• JD Edwards or similar ERP familiarity

Total Rewards Offering

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer‑paid disability and more...

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EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record‑keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.