Purpose: Assists in the analysis of products, processes, and markets in terms of performance and suitability.

• Analyzes performance and generates exception reports highlighting profitability and performance issues.

• Analyzes cost and pricing of bids. Estimates cost of producing items. Estimates margins, profit contributions, and Prime Cost (PC) and Prime Hour based on various prices.

• Assists with market research determining potential volumes and prices.

• Assists in development of Marketing Plan (includes analysis of “fit” on existing and/or newequipment based on Company goals).

• Approves trials for consistency with pricing.

• Approves “SAP Data Entry” of new items.

• Develops presentations for existing or potential customers, quarterly reviews, etc.

• Compiles responses to customer requests for supplier profile information (“supplier questionnaires”) and maintains data base of questions and answers.

• Collects and analyzes sales projections, converts projections into machine demands, and publishes reports.

• Analyzes results to identify more efficient production methods, processes, product “mix”, etc.

• Issues and maintains product catalog.

• Reviews and analyzes records, reports, and directives and confers with other managers to obtain data required for planning activities.

• Performs other related work as required.

  Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math/Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One to two years of working experience, preferably in a corporate environment

• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office programs

  Skills, Abililites, and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible

• Effective in completion of multi-faceted projects, in addition to completion of daily tasks

• Results orientied with the ability to balance other business considerations

• Ability to anticipate the needs of our Company and customers, as well as react and pivot in times of un-anticipated circumstances

• Ability to establish credibiltiy and be decisive while recognizing and supporting the Company's overall strategic goals

• Resourceful and well organized