Manufacturing Estimator

As a member of the US Operations Finance organization, the Cost Accountant plays a key role in the success of the Global Operations function at Dematic. This role supports manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Salt Lake City, Utah that are within a much larger global organization (35,000+ employees globally).

This position provides exposure to various levels of management within Dematic and is a springboard to more multifaceted roles within finance, including management. The role will be reporting to the Manufacturing Controller and will work a hybrid schedule from our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In partnership with the local Manufacturing Controller, manage costs, inventory, and metrics in Dematic's manufacturing plants

Provide analysis, support, and strategic financial guidance to the Plant Manager, Floor Supervisors, and other key leaders on site

Develop financials for the factory including forecasts, monthly review of actual to forecast and plan, and support the annual budget process

Prepare upcoming workload for manufacturing site, including backlog (booked work) and new business

Coordinate efforts with the Plant Manager to drive the SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery Cost) mentality, and communicate the financial performance of the plant daily.

Support the forecast of inventory in the plant

Calculate factory inventory reserves and evaluate the efficiency of reserves quarterly

Ensure compliance of all financial controls for the plant are followed including inventory management and cycle counts

Participate in reviews of pending bids for new project work along with attending project turnover meetings

Work with the Plant Manager to Identify and drive process improvements

Support other functions as needed for special projects

Bachelor's degree with a concentration Accounting, Bachelor's degree is Finance also considered

Ability to explain results to Management and make data-driven recommendations

Experience using SAP or ERP System is required

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including solid Excel skills

Travel requirements up to 5-10% as needed.

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