Strategic Costing Analyst

Do it Best•Fort Wayne, IN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Costing Analyst supports enterprise costing strategies by maintaining accurate landed costs, validating logistics expenses, researching import-related costs, and auditing vendor and transportation programs. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Pricing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance as a key analytical partner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
2-5 years of analytical experience.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Ability to manage large datasets and identify trends.

Nice To Haves

Understanding logistics, transportation, import compliance, or pricing preferred.

Responsibilities

Calculate and validate landed cost components for direct import and third-party products.
Maintain accurate costing models used to support pricing decisions.
Analyze cost variances and identify root causes.
Prepare recurring cost reporting, dashboards, and analysis to support business needs.
Research and validate cost inputs related to inbound freight, outbound freight, ocean transportation, domestic transportation, fuel surcharges, carrier discounts, and vendor freight agreements.
Review and monitor import-related expenses, including tariffs, duties, customs fees, brokerage expenses, port charges, and ocean freight.
Assist in maintaining accurate landed cost models reflecting these variables.
Review Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for accuracy.
Conduct research to support product classification.
Partner with customs and compliance teams to ensure product is identified and accurately categorized.
Maintain documentation supporting classification decisions.
Perform audits for direct import landed costs, third-party vendor costs, domestic collect programs, domestic prepaid programs, and freight charge accuracy.
Document findings and recommend corrective actions.