POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary role of this position is to accurately determine and deliver the manufacturing cost of new upholstery designs/collections.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Review and analyzing product design, raw materials, manufacturing rates and methods to determine cost of product

• Calculate cost estimates of new and proposed products

• Prepare cost sheets for review and approval

• Collaborate with key R&D team members to gather accurate materials, labor, as well as manufacturing costs

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Able to work under pressure and multitask

• Responsible for comparing standard costs to actual production costs

• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, or manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost

• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products

• Respond to daily inquiries from brand

• Able to work extended hours when needed

• Other responsibilities as assigned by Dir. of Engineering

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 solid years of Cost Accounting in a Manufacturing Environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

• Minimum of 2 years of (upholstery) furniture experience

• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles

• Computer Literate – Advance Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards

• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to work on a team as well as independently
  
  Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to be able to work in fast-paced adaptive work environment

ASSOCIATES INTERESTED IN APPLYING NEED TO:

1. Submit an approved internal job posting application and current resume to Human Resources before the posting deadline.
2. Meet minimum job qualifications.
3. Meet eligibility requirements (non-exempt associates must be in their current position for six months (6) and exempt associates for twelve (12) months before applying for a posted position).
4. Must be performing satisfactorily in current position

**Managers and Applicants: Please submit all paper applications and manager approval forms to NC Recruiting AT NCRecruiting@wsgc.com