The Role
Perform advanced pricing and competitive bid analysis, manage complex cost models, validate quoted vs. actual performance, track cost variances and specification impacts, support cost model and CRM improvements, and provide margin insights to finance and sales leadership.
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Location: 12682 Cardinal Meadow Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare complex quotes using the RFQ system and ensure all specifications are accurate and complete.
- Create and maintain bid files, ensuring timely and accurate uploads.
- Develop competitor and margin analysis, including bid notes on pricing trends, cost drivers, terms, and commissions.
- Provide insights to the VP of Finance based on historical and current bid data.
- Validate quoted vs. actual performance for new items in partnership with the Senior Financial Analyst.
- Analyze cost variances by comparing actual cost data to quoted model assumptions.
- Track cost impacts of specification changes for existing items.
- Review customer pricing history to support margin management and strategic pricing decisions.
- Support cost model enhancements and CRM initiatives.
- Assist with annual production standard reviews.
- Perform advanced ad hoc analysis and cost reduction projects.
- May train and support Cost Price Analyst I team members.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
- Costing experience required, with strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex cost models with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and margin impacts.
- Advanced Excel proficiency; strong knowledge of manufacturing costing preferred.
- Solid understanding of BOMs (Bill of Material) and job setup.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
- 3-5+ years of relevant experience
- Costing experience with understanding of manufacturing cost structures
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Solid understanding of BOMs (Bill of Material) and job setup
- Strong analytical skills with ability to identify trends, risks, and margin impacts
- Ability to work independently and manage complex cost models with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing
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The Company
What We Do
The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), also known as The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), is a multilateral development bank owned by OAPEC member states. It supports the Arab world's energy sector through project financing, direct equity investments, and trade finance solutions, with a strategic focus on advancing the energy transition and sustainability within the MENA region.
