Cost Analyst

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Position Summary The Cost Analyst will identify plant and cost department problems and will develop and implement improvement solutions. The Cost Analyst will work with plant management to determine and resolve plant processes, take a leadership role on plant teams and will participate in plant and cost department projects. The Cost Analyst will have a thorough knowledge of cost systems and will perform analysis of cost data to prevent and resolve production and inventory issues. Duties / Responsibilities Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each option produced in the plant. Prototyping of new models and options Re-audits of existing models and options Category audits Like-model comparisons Observe established costing policies and procedures Complete training programs as provided Participate in Oracle ERP implementation initiatives Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities. Monitor Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and respond to all necessary ECRs immediately, including providing cost impact to the ECN when required. Provide cost for Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately after reviewing applicable Production Work Orders (PWO) to ensure correct cost detail is provided. Attend daily and/or weekly staff and order read meetings; communicate Damaged Material Report (DMR) issues, audit discrepancies, inventory preparation, plant material issues, etc. Modify any BOMs as required by authorized ECRs immediately; communicate changes with the plant buyer and plant management to ensure inventory is relieved properly. Provide cost detail for any necessary options or projects as required. Audit one ceiling per week for foam seal usage; calculate cost per linear foot and report results to the appropriate personnel. Attend required plant meetings (e.g., employee meetings, quality team meetings, etc.). Audit at least two models per month—prototypes and/or re-audits. Cost any necessary options required for a Prototype BOM; these may be needed to develop pricing information or set up purchasing information. Review ECRs for start dates. If changes to the cost of base units or options for homes are needed after they come offline but before the month-end closing date, re-yard the home to record the true or revised cost. Report key damaged materials (DMR) from the plant into the system; investigate unusual quantities and forward to the plant buyer. Review monthly base BOM changes; the detailed BOM analysis report is available from the plant accountant. Justify any changes with a cost impact of +/- $10.00. At month-end review the ECR file to ensure all approved ECRs for the month have been incorporated into the Bills of Material and options, when applicable. Prepare the facility for physical inventory. Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory. Review and reconcile physical inventory. Count work-in-process material and document the official report. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Four-year degree in a business-related field. Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment (preferred). Excellent mathematical skills. Great attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Motivated to pursue improvement. Demonstrates initiative and assertiveness. Able to communicate positively and clearly with peers, managers, and internal customers. Expert knowledge in MS Office software, including Excel. Knowledge of Oracle ERP systems (preferred). Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Work may require stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person and exchange accurate information. Work environment is not temperature controlled and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures. Work primarily involves sitting or standing for up to 4 hours at a time. Benefits Flexibility to create own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Competitive 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time and part-time team members after one year. Paid parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Programs. Paid volunteer time through the Clayton Impact program. Holistic wellness programs (physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, occupational). Equal Opportunity Employer Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr