Senior Cost and Operations Analyst

Are you driven by innovation and helping customers solve complex business challenges with technology solutions? If so, consider joining the MultiTech team! MultiTech is a global company with a 50+ year legacy of designing and manufacturing connectivity solutions for a broad range of industries. We are gearing up for the next phase of our journey and are seeking top talent to bolster our team. Our people are our greatest asset and we're focused on making MultiTech the employer of choice in the industry.

SUMMARY: The Cost & Operations Analyst will manage product cost records, conduct monthly cost rollups, and prepare cost estimates for new products. They will analyze cost differences between manufacturing options, track cost trends, and provide recommendations for cost improvements. Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform month end duties to ensure a proper and timely close of inventory.
• Participates in month end close activities, including creating journal entries and reconciling inventory.
• Prepare and analyze monthly cost variance and inventory reports.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supply plans to ensure product availability
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization initiatives
• Analyze results and provide recommendations to management to monitor division performance and control operating costs. This includes partnering with operations to support their initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by business partners.
• Support financial and internal audit requests.
• Maintain a thorough, accurate and complete record of actual and expected product cost.
• Execute monthly cost rollup in ERP system and highlight reasons for cost changes.
• Track, report out and interpret costing trends to help leadership understand business impact and plan accordingly.
• Support system automation changes and upgrades.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting. Equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2-5 years of work experience in operations and/or production cost analysis in a manufacturing environment required; technology manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs and cost accounting.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organized, methodical and thorough in compiling and analyzing data, and in maintaining records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with different departments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy and practice of MultiTech to provide all employees with a working environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of MultiTech to recruit, hire, promote, and take other personnel actions without regard to any protected class, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and employment candidates.

• If you are interested in applying for employment with MultiTech and need special assistance or an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at applicants@multitech.com

Benefits Summary

As a MultiTech employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans, company-paid Employee Life, AD&D, and Short-term Disability, as well as a 401(k) with employer matching. To support work life balance, you'll be eligible for 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Additionally, we'll provide you with access to Voluntary Life for you and your eligible dependents, Long-term Disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.