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Clayton Homes

Cost Analyst 1

Lewistown, PA · On-site

From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are ... Cost Analyst will work with plant management to determine and resolve plant processes, take a ...

Clayton Homes

Cost Analyst 1

Lewistown, PA

From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are ... Cost Analyst will work with plant management to determine and resolve plant processes, take a ...

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Cost Analyst 1

Cost Analyst 1

Clayton Homes

Lewistown, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Clayton Homes rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 80 rated construction

Job description

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.
Position Summary: The Cost Analyst will identify plant and cost department problems and will develop and implement improvement solutions. 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in their plant. Accomplished by:
  • 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.

DAILY DUTIES
  • Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities.
  • Monitor the Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and respond to all necessary ECR's Immediately. This will include providing cost impact to the ECN, if necessary.
  • Provide cost where applicable for Sales Change and respond to all applicable Sales Change Requests (SCRs) immediately. This will include reviewing the applicable Production Work Orders (PWO) to ensure the correct cost detail is provided.
  • Attend daily and/or weekly order read meetings, and production meetings. At these meetings communicate Damaged Material Report (DMR) issues, discrepancy issues from audits, inventory preparation, plant material issues, etc.
  • Modify any BOMs as required by authorized ECRs immediately. Communicate necessary changes with the plant buyer and plant management. Changes to the BOM are necessary to make sure inventory is relieved properly.

WEEKLY DUTIES
  • Provide cost detail for any necessary options or projects as required.
  • Attend required plant meetings (e.g. employee meetings, quality team meetings, etc.)

MONTHLY DUTIES
  • Audit at least one model per month - Prototypes and/or Re-Audits.
  • Cost any necessary options that may be required for a Prototype BOM. These are sometimes required due to the urgency of developing pricing information or to set up information for purchasing.
  • Review ECRs for start dates
  • If you need to make changes to the cost of base units or options for homes, after they come offline, but before the month-end closing date, the home can be re-yarded to record the true or revised cost.
  • Key damaged materials reported (DMR) by the plant into the system. Investigate any unusual, reported quantities and forward to the plant buyer.

MONTH END DUTIES
  • Review the changes that were made to the base BOM during the month. This report (Detailed BOM Analysis) is available from the Plant accountant.
  • At month end the Plant Analyst should review the ECR file to make sure the ECRs approved for the plant during the month have been incorporated into the Bills of Material and options, when applicable.
  • PHYSICAL INVENTORY
  • Prepare facility for physical inventory.
  • Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory.
  • Review and reconcile physical inventory.
  • Counting work in process material, work up official report.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Three to five years of experience in costing in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
  • Must have excellent mathematical skills.
  • Great attention to details, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • 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 DEMANDS:
  • Must be able to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
  • Must be able to communicate with others via phone, email, and in person. Must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  • Constantly works in an indoor, temperature-controlled, sealed-window office environment.
  • Work primarily involves sitting / standing.

Travel Requirements:
  • None

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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