Cost & Inventory Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Cost & Inventory Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Garden Grove, California. This role involves developing cost accounting practices and implementing efficient systems to enhance operational performance within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in standard costing, inventory management, and process optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost accounting best practices to streamline financial operations.

• Document and refine processes to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.

• Establish and maintain standard cost accounting methods for accurate financial reporting.

• Collaborate with teams to optimize manufacturing cost accounting procedures.

• Analyze and manage bills of materials (BOM) to ensure accurate cost tracking.

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve inventory management systems.

• Utilize NetSuite or similar platforms to enhance cost accounting functionalities.

• Monitor and report on cost variances, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure alignment of cost accounting practices with overall business objectives.

• Support cross-functional teams in achieving financial and operational goals.• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost accounting, including manufacturing cost accounting.

• Expertise in standard cost accounting and inventory management.

• Proficiency in handling bills of materials (BOM) and cost analysis.

• Familiarity with NetSuite or other ERP systems is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to document processes and implement best practices effectively.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.

• Proven track record of improving cost accounting procedures in manufacturing environments.