Manufacturing Cost and Inventory Analyst

Mersen; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen is hiring a Manufacturing Cost and Inventory Analyst in Newburyport, MA. The role focuses on coordinating manufacturing accounting, costing processes, and inventory control, with emphasis on standard cost models, margin analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a strong cost system background, Excel/JD Edwards experience, and a track record in cost reduction and process improvement. Hybrid onsite work in Newburyport is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Strong cost system background with strong analytical skills; solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; JD Edwards experience highly desired.
• Experience with continuous improvement (Six Sigma/Lean).

Responsibilities

• Create and refine standard cost models for products, materials, labor, and overhead.
• Ensure controls for inventory, COGS, variances, and reconciliations.
• Review part costs to reflect actual manufacturing costs.
• Establish standard labor and overhead rates with plant controller annually.
• Analyze monthly gross margins by product with management.
• Assist cost reduction programs with engineering and operations teams.
• Provide cost estimates for new/special products and budgeting.
• Maintain Bills of Materials and Routings accuracy across sites.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability modeling.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Six Sigma

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Manufacturing Cost and Inventory Analyst

Location: Newburyport, MA, US, 1950

Desk Designation: Hybrid

Type of Contract: Permanent Full-Time

WHY JOIN US?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company.

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training and accreditation courses

MISSION

The cost analyst is responsible for the coordination of the manufacturing accounting and product costing process. Includes target costing projects, margin analysis and new product / business initiatives. Must efficiently and accurately document and record data while reviewing and improving process flows. Acts as primary point of contact for issues relating to product costing, manufacturing accounting, and inventory control. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to successfully interact with all levels of management, within and outside the company.

DIMENSIONS OF THE POSITION

Product cost maintenance of over 50,000 items.

Total inventory value of over $40 million.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create and refine standard cost model for products, together with raw materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Ensure adequate controls and reviews are in place for inventory and gross margin reporting, including: cost of goods sold, scrapped material, purchase price variances, standard cost changes, warranty reserve, excess & obsolete reserve, slow move inventory, inventory revaluation, monthly inventory reconciliations, manufacturing variances.
• Review individual part costs to ensure they are current and accurately reflect manufacturing costs.
• Review, analyze, and establish standard labor and overhead rates for products on an annual basis with plant controller.
• Partner with management, pricing manager, and financial analyst to analyze monthly gross margins, by product.
• Support engineering and operations in the development and tracking of cost mitigation and reduction programs.
• Prepare cost estimates of new and/or special products to help determine selling prices and production forecast.
• Work with engineering, document control and operations teams to ensure Bills of Materials and Routings are accurate.
• Prepare product cost information for budget, forecast and long-term planning processes. Including profitability modeling and analysis.
• Support capital activities, acting as a resource during the evaluation phase of PAC projects and lead the completion of post completion project audits as defined by the PAC.
• Monitor the company’s cycle count programs. Ensure counts are being properly recorded and variances are investigated and resolved on a timely basis. Assist with preparation, performance and audit of physical inventories.
• Process month – end journal entries applicable to the position and prepare related month-end reconciliations.
• Drive compliance with company policy and procedures and internal controls.
• Support both internal and external auditors during mid-year and annual audits.
• Up to 10% travel to other business locations, as required
• Other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• Must have a strong cost system background and have excellent analytical skills; sounds understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word), JD Edwards experience highly desired
• Experience with continuous improvement (such as Six Sigma or Lean)
• Must be able to work with diverse teams across geographies.
• The ability to work under minimal supervision in a team driven environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Newburyport, MA

The expected salary for this position is between $80,000 and $115,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, locations, skills, training, and experience .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.