Manager - Costing & Process Planning

Role Overview :

- The Manager Costing & Process Planning will coordinate and lead estimating efforts to ensure optimal costing and process selection at Custiv.

- Specializing in casting, forging, & machining this role involves estimating manufacturing costs, planning processes, and meeting customer and manufacturing requirements.

- Overall, the job is to choose the most economical and right manufacturing process that meets the product requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

- Project scope of work: Understanding a manufacturing project's scope involves analyzing processes from raw material procurement to delivery, including Incoterms.

- Manufacturing Process Plan : Develop detailed manufacturing plans by selecting suitable processes and equipment for production.

- Cost Estimation : Calculate and analyse costs for materials, labour, and processes, including preand post-manufacturing expenses, knowledge on calculating MHR (Machine Hour Rate), labour rates, and cycle times for different commodities.

- Maintain Costing Database : Enter and manage cost data in the pricing database, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information, experience in costing for various commodities specific to the manufacturing regions of India.

- Due Diligence and Negotiation: Evaluate manufacturers for quality and compliance and negotiate optimal pricing with suppliers.

Skills and Expertise Required:

- Manufacturing Processes: Understanding different manufacturing techniques such as forging, casting, machining, heat treatment, post processing etc.

- Costing: Experience in zero based costing, should costing, activity-based costing etc.

- Engineering Drawings: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and 3D models.

- Market understanding: Understanding market trends and material costs.

- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex data sets and break down components into cost elements.

- Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure optimal pricing.

Communication :

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Experience with cost estimation tools and databases for compiling and analyzing pricing data.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education : Master's in Finance.

Experience : 7+ years of Proven experience in the manufacturing field.

Skillset :

- Excellent communication and organizational skills.

- Strong multi-tasking abilities.

- Proficiency in planning, management, and leadership.

- Ability to define and implement effective processes and strategies.

- Proficiency in office software.

- Language proficiency in Hindi and English (preferred)