Remote Senior Manufacturing Cost Strategist

Mattr; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Incentive bonus plans

Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Mattr is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Cost Analyst to lead cost management across inventory, COGS and warranty areas. This role collaborates with Production, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver accurate cost data and drive cost efficiencies in manufacturing operations.

You will develop standard costing, monitor inventory and freight costs, and provide insight for strategic decisions tied to production plans and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level understanding of cost accounting and financial reporting is required, with emphasis on manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost control processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive cost improvements across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory valuation and reporting, including slow-moving inventory and obsolescence provisions.
• Develop cost accounting methods for inventory, including standard costing, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory turnover and optimize inventory levels to reduce excess costs.
• Analyze COGS, variances, and drive corrective actions to protect margins.
• Collaborate with production to identify cost drivers and ensure accurate costing in production processes.
• Prepare cost estimates for new products, process changes, and capital investments.
• Oversee warranty expense analysis and tracking, coordinating with QA and service teams.
• Analyze freight costs and logistics to optimize distribution and inbound/outbound costs.
• Generate regular cost reports for senior management and assist budgeting/forecasting.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

COGS analysis

ERP systems

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance Diploma

CPA/CMA (asset)

Engineering degree (relevant)

Tools

IFS ERP

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Mattr is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Cost Analyst to lead cost management across inventory, COGS and warranty areas. This role collaborates with Production, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver accurate cost data and drive cost efficiencies in manufacturing operations.

You will develop standard costing, monitor inventory and freight costs, and provide insight for strategic decisions tied to production plans and capital investments.