Job Description
Cost, Sourcing, & Planning Analyst A growing hardware and technology manufacturer is seeking a Cost, Sourcing, & Planning Analyst to sit at the intersection of Finance, Operations, and Growth. This is a hands-on role focused on cost accounting, strategic sourcing, and pricing/forecasting to protect margins and keep product flowing in a complex manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Cost Accounting & Inventory Control p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Maintain and continuously refine the costing environment within the ERP system, analyzing variances tied to efficiency, material changes, and supply chain shifts. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Prepare monthly COGS and gross margin reports, including clear analysis of the underlying drivers behind performance changes. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; build and track inventory health metrics to minimize write-offs and stock imbalances. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Partner with Engineering and Operations to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers that balance cost, quality, and lead times. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Support new product introductions by aligning material selection, manufacturability, and supplier capabilities. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Initiate purchase orders driven by MRP signals and departmental needs, ensuring 100% component availability for scheduled production. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Collaborate with Operations to evaluate and manage contract manufacturers and OEM/ODM partners, both domestic and international. Pricing, Forecasting & S&OP p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Work with commercial teams to build and maintain pricing models that protect gross margins while remaining competitive. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; border-color: oklch(0.2642 0.013 93.9 / 0.14); scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"> Develop and maintain a rolling sales unit forecast using historical data and input from growth stakeholders, keeping forecasts updated in the ERP. p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; border-style: solid; border-width