Should Cost Analyst / Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS :

As a Should Cost Analyst in our Global Supply Chain group, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive international team that values innovation, mutual respect, and diversity. Each day, you'll interact with cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and category management to analyze and model product costs. You will dig deep into data, explore new technologies and suppliers, and support key negotiations and decisions that drive cost efficiency across our organization.

You'll work in a hybrid setting, contributing to global initiatives while supporting regional teams and attending meetings across time zones. Your day will also include building and maintaining cost databases, performing feasibility studies for new product development, and translating cost data into actionable insights for our senior leadership.

You Will Make an Impact By :

• Conducting detailed cost analyses to determine the 'should cost' for components, materials, and services.
• Developing robust cost models and benchmarking tools to support pricing and sourcing strategies.
• Partnering with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to gather technical and commercial data.
• Supporting supplier negotiations with cost breakdowns and alternative cost-saving opportunities.
• Identifying and driving cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
• Creating and maintaining accurate, up-to-date cost databases and reporting tools.
• Analyzing market trends and material cost movements to forecast potential pricing impacts.
• Presenting cost structures, savings initiatives, and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Providing cost analysis and feasibility studies to support new product development activities.
• Leveraging data analytics tools to derive insights and identify trends in cost behavior.

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Skills Required

Data Analytics, Cost Analysis, Financial Reporting, Advanced Excel