Should Cost Analyst

Your Job

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Should Cost Analyst with a strong background in cost modeling, value engineering, and supplier cost analysis across various manufacturing domains.

The role involves performing cost analysis using both parametric and bottom-up costing techniques, while working closely with internal stakeholders such as strategic sourcing and procurement teams. The analyst is responsible for delivering accurate cost breakdowns, sharing actionable insights, support RFQ evaluations, and enable data-driven decision-making throughout the product lifecycle

Our Team

We are part of the Global Quotations and Pricing (QPM) team, specializing in delivering cost estimations and value engineering insights across various commodities. Our team supports supplier negotiations through end-to-end supply chain evaluations at a global level, enabling organizations to achieve competitive pricing and implement sustainable sourcing strategies

What You Will Do

• Perform a detailed cost break down of a part given and perform Should cost analysis
• Need to do deep dive analysis on various cost drivers and other value add identification of a certain part
• Estimate model procurement costs for new designs without waiting for supplier quotes
• Generating actionable factors on suppliers' product costs requires detailed insight into underlying factors including
• Material Costs / Manufacturing Process Costs, Labor Costs, Overhead, Tooling / Facilities Investments
• Perform Should cost analytics for mechanical products like Machining, Molding parts, Cables, Connector Assemblies, PCBA's, Die casting etc
• Review and analyze supplier quotes to visualize the different alternatives
• Ensure accuracy (pricing, lead-time, etc.) of supplier quotes
• Participate and collaborate on key initiatives as assigned from time to time.
• Technical knowledge of Tooling and Die manufacturing Processes, GD&T and Capex will be an added advantage.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

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At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Skills Required

Tooling, Value Engineering, Capex