Material Cost Analyst

Kimball Electronics•Jasper, IN

11d

About The Position

The Material Cost Analyst is responsible for implementing and managing material costs (including favorable purchase price variances) at the plant. Work with Global Purchasing Team to supply timely information, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure that purchase orders are placed at agreed upon price for commodity quotes. Report out on Material Pricing measures, including PPV and commodity quote tracking progress. Work with accounting department to determine material costs for re-quoting existing assemblies. Work with Materials Manager, Buyers, Suppliers and Finance Team to find PPV. Assist plant Purchasing Team with sourcing as needed Assist plant quote cell with sourcing as needed Assist with customer contract pricing as required Lead/Assist with special projects Participate in Supplier Business Reviews by providing supplier feedback solicited from buyers Perform project material requotes and profit reviews

Requirements

Contract electronics manufacturing experience
Excellent MS Excel skills (includes vlookup and pivot tables)
Ability to read, understand, and interpret customer RFQ documentation
Knowledge of production flow
Ability to learn and use Quotewin
Understanding of MRP system
Excellent verbal and written communications
Ability to request and gather information
Ability to communicate with and across various parts of KEG/Kimball
Ability to live and work in a changing environment
Customer focused
Open minded, non-defensive
Creative in coming up with new ideas or alternative solutions
Trustworthy and honest
Organized / Detailed
Business sense and judgment
Understanding of business processes
Ability to work with deadlines
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
Interpersonal Skills
Embrace teamwork as well as individual work
Sense of humor
Patience / Positive Attitude
Problem solving
Interacting with all levels of organization and contacts outside of KEJ
Able to provide and receive constructive feedback
Leadership Skills

Responsibilities

Implementing and managing material costs (including favorable purchase price variances) at the plant
Work with Global Purchasing Team to supply timely information, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure that purchase orders are placed at agreed upon price for commodity quotes
Report out on Material Pricing measures, including PPV and commodity quote tracking progress
Work with accounting department to determine material costs for re-quoting existing assemblies
Work with Materials Manager, Buyers, Suppliers and Finance Team to find PPV
Assist plant Purchasing Team with sourcing as needed
Assist plant quote cell with sourcing as needed
Assist with customer contract pricing as required
Lead/Assist with special projects
Participate in Supplier Business Reviews by providing supplier feedback solicited from buyers
Perform project material requotes and profit reviews