Cost Analyst jobs in Wisconsin

Job Purpose

The Cost Analyst ensures that information critical to the manufacturing and quoting of all products manufactured by Roastar is accurate. The Cost Analyst is accountable for creating accurate cost and price estimates within our ERP system and collaborating on projects with various teams to support job reporting and data analysis. The Cost Analyst role is a critical link between Sales, Technical, Purchasing, and Production to determine accurate cost and price models and identify areas of improvement through historical data research.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Utilize ERP system and excel software tools to collect, sort, and analyze historical performance of job cost and equipment, labor, material utilization. Share information with Teams to support CI efforts.
• Have a deep understanding of materials and equipment; recognizing through data, where trends appear and communicating observations with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Partner with the Operations & Engineering Teams to analyze job performance results, provide variance explanations, and influence actions to improve results.
• Construct and lead/report out on weekly cadence. Recommend improvements, coordinate follow-up actions, and resolve open matters.
• Create part routes, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing specs within ERP system – includes support in updates and modifications to deliver accurate standards and reporting.
• Create new product estimates for customer quotes and product development trials, utilizing current raw material, equipment, and process information.
• Support Product Development Team during research, trial, and handoff phases (to include Ecommerce for website launch).
• Manage Work Order process for new product development, blank products, process improvement trials, sample packs, etc.
• Work closely with Ops & Engineering Teams to understand product/process changes and ensure performance matches ERP standards. 
• Maintain SOPs of critical processes and documentation of current standards.
• Maintain part information in ERP system; data entry and part usage/cost accuracy.
• Coordinate with Production and Technical to ensure the accuracy of estimated products and processes. Analyze run history and participate in decision-making when making part updates.
• Provide data/reports to aid in decision-making for price adjustments or new product launches.
• Review part speeds semiannually to identify gaps and adjust.
• Interact with internal customers through oral and written communications, including face-to-face and phone conversations, written documents, such as email and other messaging systems.
• Participate in weekly L10 meetings, show accountability for completing to-dos, providing feedback on roles/milestones, and staying engaged in company & department related issues.
• Model Roastar’s core values: Easy-Focused-Pioneering.
• Follow all Company safety policies and safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow all Company policies, rules, and regulations.
• Act as a professional representative of Roastar always.

Education and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 2-year associate or 4-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred.
• Accounting, Engineering, Estimating or Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, project management & process improvement is preferred.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems is required.

Specific Skills, Licensure, and Certifications

• Good organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Attention to detail and precision and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and interpersonal; ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong math skills, including problem solving.
• Advanced computer skills are required, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Ability to ask for help when needed.
• Willingness to learn new processes and systems.
• Willingness to take on non-traditional tasks, roles, responsibilities, and challenges when needed to accomplish company goals.
• A team player who takes action to promote a positive team climate.
• Ability to take accountability in role.
• Easy to work with, focused on job duties, and possesses a pioneering mindset.
• Confidence and professionalism in representing Roastar.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office work environment with some time required on the production floor to observe, measure, document, and collect information from equipment and team members.

General

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of management. The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies and procedures.