Senior Cost Analyst: Margin & Inventory Lead

Rangen Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangen Group is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to lead end-to-end product costing, margin analysis, and inventory management across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cost visibility and drive margin improvements on-site.

The position requires significant travel to plants, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate cost data into actionable leadership recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, accounting, or economics.
• 7–10 years of cost accounting or cost analysis in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate product costs across facilities.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Support pricing decisions and margin improvement initiatives.
• Oversee inventory valuation and control, including cycles.
• Travel to manufacturing sites to validate cost drivers and support operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Manufacturing cost modules

Job description

Rangen Group is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to lead end-to-end product costing, margin analysis, and inventory management across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cost visibility and drive margin improvements on-site.

The position requires significant travel to plants, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate cost data into actionable leadership recommendations.