Cost Optimization Lead

Diversified Services Network, Inc.•Peoria, IL

16h•$93,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Cost Optimization Lead to join our team in Irving, TX or Mossville, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who excels at translating complex data into actionable insights that drive cost leadership within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk! We are seeking a Cost Optimization Lead to play a critical role in driving cost reduction initiatives across product groups within Resource Industries, fully on-site in Irving, TX (5 days per week). This position focuses on identifying and executing savings opportunities using strategic tools such as should-cost analysis, order quantity optimization, similar part analysis, and multi-source arbitrage. You will collaborate frequently with product and category groups, working within a team of five and partnering with a senior lead as needed based on project complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 5+ years; or Associate’s degree with 10+ years. A technical degree of some capacity is required.
Internship experience may be counted toward the required years of experience.
Comparable backgrounds include roles in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical engineering.
Advanced data analytics proficiency — Excel (VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts, graphs, Power Query), PowerPoint, and Power BI including dashboard creation.
Ability to read part numbers and technical drawings/prints — a common and critical requirement for this role.
Ability to clearly communicate data-driven findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including executive-level stakeholders.
Experience with cost reduction strategies, should-cost analysis, and related methodologies.
Experience driving process improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams.
Collaborative and data-driven mindset — comfortable working across product and category groups to drive shared outcomes.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify trends, synthesize complex data, and draw clear, actionable conclusions.

Responsibilities

Identify cost reduction opportunities across product groups; optimize order quantities and evaluate sourcing strategies including multi-source arbitrage.
Build and maintain dashboards to monitor project and program health; identify trends in data and translate findings into actionable insights.
Prepare clear, concise executive-ready reports and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI — highlighting risks, savings opportunities, and performance metrics.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product and category groups to implement cost-saving initiatives and drive process improvements.
Manage projects and deliverables; track progress and communicate status clearly to stakeholders.