Senior Cost Analyst - Manufacturing Margin & Costing

Rangen; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangen, LLC Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to lead end-to-end product costing, margin analysis, and inventory management across multiple facilities.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive cost visibility and continuous improvement, with significant on-site presence. The role requires 7–10 years in cost accounting within manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP experience, and willingness to travel to plants.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive cost accounting or cost analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of product costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing operations and plant leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and manufacturing cost modules required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate product costs, including material, labor, and overhead components.
• Analyze cost variances (material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and provide actionable insights to operations and finance leadership.
• Support new product introductions, reformulations, and process changes with accurate cost modeling.
• Partner with Operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, and manufacturing site.
• Identify drivers of margin erosion and improvement and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Support pricing decisions, profitability reviews, and strategic initiatives with fact-based financial analysis.
• Prepare and present cost and margin insights to senior leadership as needed.
• Oversee inventory valuation, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory levels, turns, obsolescence, and reserves; recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to improve inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Travel regularly to manufacturing facilities to understand production processes, validate cost drivers, and support operational teams.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to improve cost transparency and financial accountability.
• Support monthly close activities related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing

Excel

ERP systems

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Rangen, LLC Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to lead end-to-end product costing, margin analysis, and inventory management across multiple facilities.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive cost visibility and continuous improvement, with significant on-site presence. The role requires 7–10 years in cost accounting within manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP experience, and willingness to travel to plants.