Analyst, Costing
Core
Support hardware cost optimization and standardization through data-driven analysis and cross-supply chain collaboration to enable informed decision-making in vendor negotiations and operational efficiency.
Role type
Costing Analyst (Hardware/Supply Chain)
Builds
Hardware cost models, benchmarking reports, supplier performance targets, and costing dashboards.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Apparel & Accessories / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost modeling (bottom-up), Data analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI), BOM structure understanding, Manufacturing process knowledge, Variance analysis, Supplier performance evaluation
Preferred skills
ERP systems proficiency, Travel to manufacturing locations
Technologies
Excel, SQL, Power BI, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Provide hardware procurement trend and variance analysis to support vendor negotiations; Conduct end-to-end hardware cost modeling and benchmarking across categories; Measure hardware product complexity and derive supplier productivity targets; Partner with Product Development and Materials Sourcing to validate costing assumptions; Travel to manufacturing locations as needed; Maintain and enhance costing databases and reporting dashboards.
Seniority
Individual Contributor