Supply Chain Cost Analyst

FUCHS Group • Harvey, IL

13d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales exceeding $3.5 Billion. We provide high-quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever‑changing demands of modern industry and is recognized for delivering world‑class technical support to our strong customer base. The Supply Chain Cost Analyst plays a key role in supporting cost transparency and operational efficiency across the manufacturing supply chain. This role intentionally separates tactical costing execution from analytical insight and business partnership strengthening costing accuracy, supporting ERP modernization, and building a talent pipeline for future roles. The Cost Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of product costing within the U.S. Supply Chain Finance function. This role focuses on tactical costing execution, data accuracy, and system maintenance, enabling the Manager, Supply Chain Finance to focus on analytics, margin insights, and business partnership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• 1-3 years experience in related industry and/or public accounting with responsibilities similar to those listed above.
• Computer proficiency required including Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP formulas, create/manipulate tables, etc.).
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a flexible schedule to accomodate monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.
• SAP proficiency is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders with ad hoc costing reviews or inquiries.
• Provide costing inputs needed for operational decision‑making.
• Partner with Mfg, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to support timely and accurate product costing.
• Document costing procedures, workflows, and system changes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in cost records, system postings, and material master data.
• Assist in the transition from ECC to S/4HANA, including testing, data validation, and costing documentation.
• Validate and maintain transactional costing data to ensure system integrity.
• Ensure costing accuracy across SAP material master data and system records.
• Perform costing for new items, new formulas, and new packaging formats.
• Execute standard cost runs, cost corrections, and material cost updates.

Benefits

• Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.
• The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees