Cost Analyst

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Berwyn, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us. We are currently seeking a Cost Analyst who is responsible for developing the standard cost for all purchased materials (20,000+ SKUs, including freight/shipping, duty, brokerage fees, transfer price of finished goods and semi-finished goods from vendors), preparing cost estimates/analysis, and informing departments on variances and cost drivers. The Cost Analyst is a key support role within the finance & operations teams and supports all Distribution Centers in the United States & Canada.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area
minimum of 3 years of experience in cost analysis or a similar analytical role
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Computer proficiency required in Microsoft Office, including strong knowledge of Excel
Working knowledge of SAP
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in consumer packaged goods or a related industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop Budget Standard Cost (BSC) for all purchased materials.
Collaborate with Transportation, Customs, and Product teams to identify proper FOB, freight, and duty cost elements.
Coordinate with Material Master Analyst in new SKU introduction, set-up, and costing.
Inform and involve the Commercial and Product Management teams in BSC set-up.
Collaborate with plant/manufacturing facility controllers to unify costing processes within Amer framework.
Monitor cost variances and investigate discrepancies to identify root causes
Support all business efficiency and improvement projects related to costing.
Prepare detailed cost reports and present findings to management for decision making process
Continuously improve the costing process along with maintaining all documentation related to costing
Support new product cost estimation and pricing strategies
Assist in the development and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
Support Finance Directors with financial analysis related to Gross Profit (OB Freight, Inventory adjustments, etc.)
Other financial analysis projects as needed