Background:Excellent career opportunity for a Junior Costing Analyst within a leading manufacturing companyMinimum Requirements:
Matric (preferably with Mathematics)
Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, or a related field will be beneficial
3 to 4 Years’ experience in a similar role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (superuser level) with query writing
Create complex Excel worksheets and automate Excel workbooks
Understand and use cross multiplication as well as perform complex calculations
Able to interpret and understand technical drawings for costing purposes
Able to understand and translate bill of material for costing purpose
Technical/mechanical knowledge advantageous
Experience working with Infor Visual advantageous
Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to meet deadlines
Update at least one catalogue costing sheet on a daily basis
Retrieve drawings from the Drawing Office folder to re-evaluate sheet metal costs across the entire product range
Validate and revise all coil codes related to the respective range to ensure accuracy in coil prices
Daily update and maintain weighted averages by capturing new orders from Visual purchase history
Conduct random cross-checks to verify accuracy
Assist with updating Excel costing tools for complex calculations upon request
Regularly maintain and monitor price fluctuations
Calculate crating and sheet metal costs for the HVAC Department
Provide analytical support to sales
Ensure reports are up to date for sales meetings
Implement automation in Excel workbooks to enhance efficiency in processes
Assist with special projects upon requests
Regularly clean, run, and update the sales folder to ensure that prices are consistently current for accurate quoting
Provide assistance to the Costing Manager by responding to all costing requests via email and addressing various managerial enquiries
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Desired Skills:
Costing Analyst
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Computer Literacy