• Cost Analyst

    Nestle (Mount Sterling, KY)


    Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

     

    At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

     

    Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

     

    _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._

    Position summary:

    Calculates Budgets, revisions, replacement cost and variances reports, and provides detailed analysis. Participates in cost improvement projects providing recommendations for managerial decisions; monitors and reports cost savings achievements. Requires a broad knowledge of Costing methodologies and systems. Responsible for the accurate reconciliation between accounting and Cost Systems. Consolidates costing information.

    Essential duties and responsibilities:

    + Support cost reduction efforts of facility by partnering with IP organization.

    + Perform daily, weekly, and monthly variance reviews with appropriate stakeholders.

    + To include: labor analysis, material variance, substitution variance.

    + Support month end closing by performing journal entries, account reconciliations, expense analysis, and balance sheet reviews.

    + Develop appropriate processes to ensure internal controls are in place and periodically audited.

    + Support auditing of inventory transactions to find discrepancies and prepare training as necessary.

    + Support and development of the annual operating plan.

    + Perform ad hoc analysis of the operations.

    + Production tacking and reconciliation

    + Costing new materials

    + Health Checks

    + Deposits

    + Costing new materials

    + Utilities analysis

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    PREFERRED EDUCATION LEVEL AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS (licenses, certifications, etc.):

     

    + Bachelor’s degree required

    + Master’s degree preferred

    + Professional designation preferred (CPA, CMA)

    PREFERRED TRAINING AND/OR Experience:

    + 3-5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment

    + Experience working with ERP applications such as SAP, QAD

    MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

    + Strong computer skills (MS Office)

    + Understanding of various relational database query tools

    + Must be able to effectively communicate ideas, and be a self-starter

     

    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

     

    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

     

    The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

     

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

     

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    Job Requisition: 352445