
Cost Planning Analyst
TRAM, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plymouth • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Set new product costs by compiling & obtaining itemized materials and price lists from blueprints and specifications
- Participate in cost reduction activities and attend VA/VE meetings
- Analyze and explain variances between planned and actual costs
- Include impact on mid range and long range operating plans
- Consult with Design and Production Engineering on cost problems
- Implement and execute plans and activities to ensure that department strategies and goals are met.
- Assist in creating the procedures of the Cost Planning Department.
- Compile/obtain itemized materials and price lists from blueprints and specifications
- Acquire data and track sales price and material cost changes during pre-production stages
- Maintain cost database for pre-production and start of production components / parts as needed
- Lead cost reduction activity meetings for all internal departments
- Generate VA/VE items
- Consult with Design and Production Engineering on cost problems
- Obtain price targets, calculate overall cost target and current cost estimates.
- Establish effective systems and procedures to standardize the work of TRAM Cost Planning
- Create & submit weekly activity report to all necessary Management of Cost Planning
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- 3+ Years Experience
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysiscost reductiondata trackingcost database managementprice estimationbudgetingfinancial analysiscost planning proceduresvariance analysisitemized materials compilation
Soft Skills
consultationleadershiporganizational skillscommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic planningreporting
Certifications
Bachelor Degree in BusinessBachelor Degree in AccountingBachelor Degree in Finance