Cost Price Analyst I

Advance Polybag Texas, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Polybag Texas, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Cost Price Analyst I to support Sales and Technical teams. You will prepare quotes for new items using cost models, validate BOMs and routings, and help maintain margins.

The role emphasizes RFQ processing, data accuracy, and collaboration with Quoting, Finance, and Production to ensure pricing aligns with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing costing, pricing, or quoting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process RFQs by entering and validating item specs in the RFQ system.
• Prepare quotes for new items using cost models and pricing guidelines.
• Verify quote accuracy with Quoting Team and stakeholders.
• Maintain customer margin requirements per pricing objectives.
• Review BOMs, routings, and manufacturing data used in quoting.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and pricing projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical, Production, and Finance to resolve pricing questions.
• Document quotations and pricing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Excel and Word proficiency

ERP systems knowledge

Communication skills

Costing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Cost Price Analyst I supports Sales and Technical teams by preparing accurate quotes for new items using established cost models and pricing tools. This role focuses on RFQ processing, data accuracy, cost validation, and margin maintenance. The position works closely with the Quoting Team and Finance to ensure pricing information is accurate, complete, and aligned with company guidelines.Duties/ResponsibilitiesProcess Requests for Quote (RFQs) by entering and validating item specifications in the RFQ system.Prepare quotes for new items using established cost models, templates, and pricing guidelines.Verify quote accuracy in coordination with the Quoting Team and other stakeholders.Maintain customer margin requirements in accordance with company pricing objectives.Submit completed quotes for review and approval.Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and supporting manufacturing information used in the quoting process.Support product costing and pricing activities by ensuring manufacturing data is accurate and complete.Assist with annual production standard reviews and costing updates.Support cost-reduction initiatives and pricing-related projects as assigned.Maintain documentation related to quotations, customer requests, and pricing activities.Collaborate with Sales, Technical, Production, and Finance teams to resolve pricing and costing questions.Perform other related duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.0–3 years of related experience.Manufacturing, costing, pricing, or quoting experience preferred.Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), production routings, and manufacturing processes preferred.Required Skills/AbilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.High attention to detail and data accuracy.Ability to build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Ability to learn costing models, pricing processes, and ERP systems.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Basic understanding of manufacturing costing principles preferred.