Lead Cost Analyst

Clayton Homes (New); Perris (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Clayton Impact program

Job summary

Clayton Manufacturing is seeking a Lead Cost Analyst to oversee cost analysis activities, including estimates of product and project costs. You will work with plant management to resolve processes, take a leadership role on plant teams, and apply your knowledge of cost systems to prevent and resolve production and inventory issues.

You will supervise staff, conduct market research for pricing changes, and ensure BOM accuracy for each model and option.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business related field – highly desired.
• Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Must have excellent mathematical skills.
• Great attention to details, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts market research to recommend changes to pricing or business models.
• Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports, tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs.
• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in their plant.
• Prototyping of new models and options; Re-audits of existing models and options; Category Audits like model comparisons.
• Observe established costing policies and procedures.
• Complete training programs as provided.
• Participate in Oracle ERP implementation initiatives.
• Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities.
• Monitor the Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and respond to all necessary ECR's Immediately.
• Provide cost where applicable for Sales Change and respond to all applicable Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately.
• Review ECRs for start dates.
• If you need to make changes to the cost of base units or options for homes, after they come offline, but before the month-end closing date, the home can be re-yarded to record the true or revised cost.
• Key damaged materials reported (DMR) by the plant into the system.
• Investigate any unusual, reported quantities and forward to the plant buyer.
• Review the changes that were made to the base BOM during the month.
• Note: You must 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
• Counting work in process material, work up official report
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Independent/team

Education

Four-year degree in business related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Reports to: Materials Manager Department: Costing Job Status: Full-Time / Salary

Position Summary

The Lead Cost Analyst will conduct and oversee cost analysis activities, directing and assisting with estimates of initial and ongoing cost of products and projects. Identify plant and cost department problems and will develop and implement improvement solutions. Lead Cost Analyst will work with plant management to determine and resolve plant processes, take a leadership role on plant teams and will participate in plant and cost department projects. The Lead Cost Analyst will have a thorough knowledge of cost systems and will perform analysis of cost data to prevent and resolve production and inventory issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. Oversee the daily workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Conducts market research to recommend changes to pricing or business models.
• Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports, tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs.
• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in their plant.
• Accomplished by: Prototyping of new models and options Re-audits of existing models and options. Category Audits Like model comparisons.
• Observe established costing policies and procedures
• Complete training programs as provided
• Participate in Oracle ERP implementation initiatives
• Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities.
• Monitor the Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and respond to all necessary ECR's Immediately.
• This will include providing cost impact to the ECN, if necessary.
• Provide cost where applicable for Sales Change and respond to all applicable Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately.
• This will include reviewing the applicable Production Work Orders (PWO) to ensure the correct cost details are provided.
• Attend daily and/or weekly staff & order read meetings.
• At these meetings communicate Damaged Material Report (DMR) issues, discrepancy issues from audits, inventory preparation, plant material issues, etc.
• Modify any BOMs as required by authorized ECRs immediately.
• Communicate necessary changes with the plant buyer and plant management.
• Changes to the BOM are necessary to make sure inventory is relieved properly.
• Provide cost details for any necessary options or projects as required.
• 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 one model and 12 options per month - Prototypes and/or Re-Audits.
• Cost any necessary options that may be required for a Prototype BOM.
• These are sometimes required due to the urgency of developing pricing information or setting up information for purchasing.
• Review ECRs for start dates.
• If you need to make changes to the cost of base units or options for homes, after they come offline, but before the month-end closing date, the home can be re-yarded to record the true or revised cost.
• Key damaged materials reported (DMR) by the plant into the system.
• Investigate any unusual, reported quantities and forward to the plant buyer.
• Review the changes that were made to the base BOM during the month.
• This report (Detailed BOM Analysis) is available from the Plant accountant.
• Note: You must justify any changes made to a base BOM with a cost impact of +/- $10.00
• At month end the Plant Analyst should review the ECR file to make sure the ECRs approved for the plant during the month have been incorporated into the Bills of Material and options, when applicable.
• Prepare facility for physical inventory
• Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory
• Review and reconcile physical inventory
• Counting work in process material, work up official report
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business related field – highly desired
• Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Must have excellent mathematical skills
• Great attention to details, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and 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 Demands

• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repetitively
• The ability to be on my feet (standing and walking) for up to 4 hours at a time
• The ability to perform a job that includes repetitive stooping, bending
• The ability to perform a job that includes repetitive crouching and crawling
• The ability to perform a job that includes repetitive pushing and pulling.
• The ability to work at extreme temperatures
• The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with little supervision
• The ability to work with my arms over head for extended periods of time
• The ability to work for extended periods of time on my knees
• The ability to work with small objects with my hands

Travel Requirements

None

Salary

This position has a base salary of $82,000

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.

Business Unit - B00018 Clayton Manufacturing The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission – helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members – join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward-looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world-class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world-class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.