Cost Analyst

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do:
As a Cost Analyst, you will be evaluating product designs and making recommendations that improve production and cost efficiencies. Your primary role will be to develop internal cost estimates used in the development process. In addition, you will review factory quotes and provide sourcing input in selecting the appropriate vendors.
How you will contribute:

• Analyze product cost breakdowns for utilization of cost of material, material usage, and labor rates to meet cost objectives
• Review and negotiate vendor quotes
• Maintain awareness of the material and labor cost trends. Responsible for upkeeping the core commodity cost for reference
• Guides the Marketing and Design teams on margin attainment/expectations
• Manages the cost budget of the assignment projects. Manage all sourcing and costing essentials to stay with the planned budget
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during the quoting phase/process
• Interprets data quickly and evaluates potential issues to the appropriate level of review
• Mentor and develop staff to facilitate effective performance across all phases of the sourcing and costing processes
• Other duties may be assigned

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mathematics, or economics from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4 years of cumulative experience in one or more of the following:
  • Cost Estimation
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong quantitative skills and must have demonstrated the ability to apply analytical skills to problem solving

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, a generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, and Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of the market and include competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer a hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Fridays all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $70,000- $90,000 DOE
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com
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