Logistics and Order Management Engineer - Product Costing Analyst

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Summary:

The "Logistics and Order Management" (Product Costing Analyst) is responsible for developing and maintaining product costs, preparing customer quotations, evaluating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product structures, performing standard cost calculations within SAP, and supporting manufacturing finance activities. This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to ensure accurate product costing, pricing decisions, profitability analysis, and continuous cost improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and implement annual standard material costs within SAP.
2. Review and validate manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to ensure costing accuracy.
3. Conduct monthly variance analysis (Actual vs. Standard costs), identify key drivers, and collaborate with plant operations teams to resolve discrepancies.
4. Lead month-end close activities related to inventory valuation, work-in-process (WIP), and scrap cost analysis.
5. Prepare cost estimates to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product enhancement initiatives.
6. Develop customer quotations by analyzing material, labor, overhead, tooling, and other manufacturing costs to ensure competitive and profitable pricing.
7. Create detailed product cost models and cost breakdowns for new and existing products, supporting pricing decisions, profitability analysis, and business growth initiatives.
8. Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to evaluate cost reduction opportunities and improve overall product profitability.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Hands-on experience with SAP, including CK11N, CK40N, CS03, and KP26 transactions.
2. Strong understanding of Product Costing, Standard Costing, BOM/Routing structures, and manufacturing finance processes.
3. Experience in preparing customer quotations, pricing analysis, and cost modeling for manufactured products.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and explain financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders and plant management teams.
6. Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Sales.

 Preferred Time Zone and Working Hours: 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST to support the SE Fort Payne facility, which operates in the CST time zone.