Senior Analyst, Costing

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Analyst, Finance Costing is responsible for loading standard costs, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and annual budget costs for internally and externally manufactured products.  Based in East Windsor, New Jersey. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Calculate accurate item level standard costs by working cross functionally with PMIC, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and External Operations teams on operational rates and material prices loaded into SAP
• Work to execute costing timely and accurately
• Maintain standard pricing across all distribution channels and perform monthly validation
• Develop relevant reporting to support monthly analysis and brand analysis
• Become a SAP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Shiseido Americas costing process
• Complete all analytical and reports as part of annual budget standard cost roll (with support of Manager and Director)
• Work with Manufacturing and Procurement teams to identify savings opportunities and COGS improvement projects
• Help maintain Daily Costing log and track/report on metrics related to costing activities. Use Dashboard to identify trends for areas of improvement.
• Support management of the Costing Mailbox and log incoming requests as well as answer questions from Business Partners on costing
• Assist with process improvements in the Costing Function
• Assist with monthly PPV and Manufacturing Variance analysis

WHO YOU ARE 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong interest in consumer product, costing, systems, and manufacturing processes. Interested in learning plant manufacturing and data tracking/collection processes including labor hours and material usage.
• Detail oriented, ability to roll up the sleeves and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Intermediate to Advanced excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines as well as to be agile with adjusting work commitments
• SAP knowledge/experience recommended

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits. 

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law