Cost Analyst

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Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation’s leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. 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 / Responsibilities: • MAJOR OBJECTIVES Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for each model and each Option produced in his/her 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. o 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. o 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. o Attend daily and/or weekly staff & order read 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 bill of materials or projects as required. Attend required plant meetings (e.g. employee meetings, quality team meetings, etc.)
• MONTHLY DUTIES Audit at least two models per cost analyst. Cost 12 options per cost analyst. Review ECRs for start dates

o 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. o 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. Note: You must justify any changes made to a base BOM with a cost impact of +/- $10.00 o 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 o Prepare facility for physical inventory o Direct involvement in conducting physical inventory o Review and reconcile physical inventory o Counting work in process material, work up official report • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Four-year degree in business related field • 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 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: Annual costing conference
Why Clayton?
A Berkshire Hathaway Company - an integrity-based organization offering unlimited career growth opportunities.
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 employees 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.
Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
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 a diverse and 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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• DAILY DUTIES Print the Daily Production Report, distribute, and review for margin irregularities. o 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. o 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. o Attend daily and/or weekly staff & order read 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 bill of materials or projects as required. Attend required plant meetings (e.g. employee meetings, quality team meetings, etc.)
• MONTHLY DUTIES Audit at least two models per cost analyst. Cost 12 options per cost analyst. Review ECRs for start date