Strategic Labor Cost Analyst

LX Pantos Americas; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking a candidate for Labor Cost Analysis and Reporting. The role involves maintaining a labor database, analyzing costs and productivity metrics, and supporting budget preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of experience in financial or labor analysis. Technical skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. Strong analytical and communication skills are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in cost analysis, financial analysis, labor planning, workforce analytics, or related roles.
• Experience working in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or HR analytics is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify cost trends, variances, and operational inefficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate database of headcount, labor hours, and compensation.
• Analyze labor costs, productivity metrics, and workforce utilization.
• Support the preparation of annual and monthly labor cost budgets.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations teams to ensure data integrity.
• Review and process labor-related invoices and ensure compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Professional certifications (CMA, CPA, or similar)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Labor management systems or workforce analytics tools

Job description

A logistics company based in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking a candidate for Labor Cost Analysis and Reporting. The role involves maintaining a labor database, analyzing costs and productivity metrics, and supporting budget preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1–3 years of experience in financial or labor analysis. Technical skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. Strong analytical and communication skills are required for this position.