Lead Cost Analyst
About The Position
A nationally recognized homebuilder is hiring a Lead Cost Analyst for its Costing Department in Perris, California. This is an on-site, full-time, direct-hire position with a salary of up to $85,000, based on experience. The role supports accurate product costing, Bills of Materials (BOM) maintenance, plant operations, and improvements to cost systems and inventory accuracy. The successful candidate will bring analytical ability, manufacturing costing experience, and the ability to lead people and processes in a fast-paced production environment. The Lead Cost Analyst oversees the Costing Department’s workflow and team development, performs cost analysis and reporting, maintains BOMs, collaborates with plant teams, supports Oracle ERP implementation initiatives, and participates in inventory preparation, counting, and reconciliation.
Requirements
- Exceptional mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong initiative and assertiveness, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to positively influence peers and managers.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is highly desired.
- Three to five years of manufacturing costing experience is preferred.
- Oracle or other ERP experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and develop Costing Department team members.
- Oversee daily workflow and ensure cost-related tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching.
- Conduct market research and recommend pricing or business model adjustments.
- Prepare periodic cost reconciliation reports tracking changes in labor, material, and supply costs.
- Review Daily Production Reports, identify margin irregularities, and escalate issues as needed.
- Analyze cost impacts for Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Sales Change Requests (SCRs), and Production Work Orders (PWOs).
- Develop and maintain accurate BOMs for all models and options produced at the plant.
- Perform prototyping, re-audits, category audits, and like-model comparisons to verify BOM accuracy.
- Update BOMs promptly after approved ECRs and communicate changes to plant buyers and management.
- Review monthly BOM changes and justify cost impacts greater than ±$10.
- Attend daily and weekly staff meetings to communicate DMR issues, audit discrepancies, inventory preparation, and material concerns.
- Provide cost details for new options, prototypes, and special projects.
- Audit foam seal usage weekly and report cost per linear foot.
- Support Oracle ERP implementation initiatives and follow established costing policies.
- Prepare the facility for physical inventory and participate in counting and reconciliation.
- Review and reconcile physical inventory results, including work-in-process material counts.
- Enter damaged materials (DMRs) into the system and investigate unusual quantities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
