Production & Inventory Cost Analyst

Swisher•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

For the past 162 years, Swisher has been an industry leader known for its iconic products and commitment to high quality standards. With a rich history, Swisher serves adult consumers through a diverse range of businesses, including Swisher Sweets Cigar Company, Helme Tobacco Co., Hempire, Rogue Holdings, and Drew Estate: The Rebirth of Cigars. We have a passion for people and helping them build rewarding careers. If you’re ready to create excitement and drive what’s next in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. The Production & Inventory Cost Analyst ensures accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency by analyzing manufacturing costs, investigating variances between actual and standard costs, and maintaining precise inventory valuations within ERP systems. This role collaborates cross-functionally to optimize production costs, support budgeting processes, and provide analytical insights that drive manufacturing profitability and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience in inventory control, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations support
Demonstrated experience with inventory management systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP functions, and complex data manipulation for transactional analysis
Knowledge of standard costing methodologies and variance analysis in manufacturing environments
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, bill of materials, work order management, and supply chain logistics
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to identify data discrepancies and resolve complex transaction issues
Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to follow established procedures while maintaining audit-ready documentation
Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with experience working across multiple departments and external vendors
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20%

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar), in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Execute daily inventory transactions with 100% accuracy within ERP systems, including work orders, assembly builds, transfers, receipts, and adjustments across multiple manufacturing facilities and third-party warehouses
Process and close work orders for internal manufacturing operations while coordinating with production teams to ensure seamless workflow continuity
Review vendor invoices for raw material purchases and maintain transactional documentation that supports audit requirements and regulatory compliance
Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve transaction discrepancies and verify complex inventory movements
Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and external partners to clarify transaction details and ensure accurate cost allocations across business units
Monitor and investigate significant variances between actual and standard costs, identifying patterns that impact manufacturing profitability
Support monthly and quarterly close processes through journal entries and reconciliations related to inventory valuation and cost of goods sold
Conduct cycle count reconciliations and process inventory adjustments based on physical verification results, including participation in annual inventory audits at manufacturing locations
Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing costs, providing historical transaction data and trend analysis
Support ad hoc reporting requirements and special projects related to inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Perform ERP system data cleanup and integrity checks to maintain database accuracy
Follow established internal controls and procedures while identifying opportunities for process enhancement and efficiency improvements