Entry Level Cost Analyst Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey - building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Reports to: Costing Manager

Job Status: Full-Time/Salary

Department: Costing

Mobility Profile: On Location

General Expectations:

The Facility Cost Analyst is responsible for identifying operational and cost-related challenges within the plant and cost departments, and for developing and implementing effective solutions. This role works closely with plant management to analyze and improve processes, actively participates in cross-functional teams, and contributes to various plant and cost-related projects.

Key responsibilities include:

Collaborating with plant leadership to resolve process inefficiencies

Participating in team initiatives and improvement projects

Conducting in-depth analysis of cost data to address production and inventory issues

Maintaining a strong understanding of cost systems and their application

Ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies

The ideal candidate will possess a solid grasp of cost accounting principles, demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills, and have a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and internal guidelines.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Major Objective:

• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) for each model and each option produced in his/her facilities. This is accomplished by:

  • Prototyping of new models and options

  • Re-audits of existing models and options

  • Inventory category audits

  • Like model comparisons

Daily Duties:

Review Daily Production Report for margin irregularities. Monitor Special Request forms and respond as early as possible. This will include providing cost impacts to the special request. Monitor product changes and BOM adjustments. Review and complete violation reports. Communicate all large BOM adjustments. All other duties that may be required.

Weekly Duties:

Review all models in the backlog to make sure they have base BOM's and that they are up to date. Attend appropriate meetings. All other duties that may be required.

Monthly Duties:

Complete the BOM accuracy review process. This will include 40-80 hours of auditing on the production line per month. If changes to a BOM needs to be made after they come offline, but before the month-end closing date, the home can be re-yarded to record the true or revised cost. Complete the monthly base BOM analysis spreadsheets for review by the Friday after close. All other duties that may be required.

Physical Inventory:

It is the responsibility of the Facility Cost Analyst to assist the Materials Manager and Costing Manager in preparing his/her plant for physical inventory. During inventory, the Facility Cost Analyst will be responsible for calculating work in process (WIP) inventories. This process takes 7-9 hours per facility after becoming efficient at the process.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Great communication skills Ability to coordinate material changes/processes with team members. Attention to detail. Organization skills Mathematical skills Motivated to pursue improvement.

Education and Qualifications:

Associate degree or equivalent experience. Experience with Microsoft core products. (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) Experience in manufacturing with a preference in manufactured homes.

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 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.

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